National Disaster Authority Urges Use of Alternative Routes in Flood-Affected Areas
Summary
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has urged people in flood-hit areas of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Tanahu to use alternative road routes instead of helicopters unless rescue is essential. It said air support should be reserved for search, rescue and relief delivery as roads gradually reopen.
Key Points
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority issued a notice asking people in flood-affected areas to use alternative routes for travel.
- Helicopters should be reserved only for essential search, rescue and relief transport, the authority said.
- Alternative routes have been opened for travel toward Dhading and Rasuwa, including links to the Prithvi Highway and Pasang Lhamu Highway.
- The authority said some people are requesting air rescue even when they are only minimally affected or already safe.
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