Flooding Disrupts Prithvi Highway, Increases Air Travel Demand
Summary
Flooding from Rasuwagadhi has blocked the Prithvi Highway, halting travel between Kathmandu, Pokhara and western Nepal. With road transport disrupted, air travel demand has surged amid complaints that fares have risen.
Key Points
- Flooding from Rasuwagadhi has affected the Trishuli River banks and blocked the Prithvi Highway, halting vehicles in and out of Kathmandu.
- The highway closure has stopped travel to Pokhara and disrupted transportation to western regions, pushing more passengers toward flights.
- Complaints on social media allege airlines are raising fares during the disaster, but Buddha Air says current prices remain unchanged from normal times.
- The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal sets maximum fares for destinations, and airlines say they are not exceeding those limits.
