Rasuwa Flood Washes Away Betrawati Bridge, Isolating District
Summary
A devastating flood from a glacial lake in Tibet washed away the Betrawati bridge on the Pasang Lhamu Highway, cutting off Rasuwa from Nuwakot and isolating the district. Rescue and relief efforts are underway, but damaged roads and transport links are severely hampering access to affected settlements.
Key Points
- The Betrawati bridge, the main link between Nuwakot and Rasuwa, was completely washed away after a flood entered the Trishuli river from a glacial lake in Tibet.
- Rasuwa has been left effectively isolated, with road transport halted and relief materials unable to reach the district from Bidur in Nuwakot.
- MP Mohan Acharya said Bailey bridge options are being discussed to restore access, while the Nepali Army has transported relief supplies to the Trishuli river by truck and air.
- Local leaders said several settlements including Timure, Syabrubesi, Ghattikhola, Mailung and Betrawati suffered major damage, with bodies still stranded and rescue work progressing slowly.
