Devastating Flood Causes Billions in Damage to Roads and Bridges
Summary
A devastating flood on the Trishuli and BhoteKoshi rivers has severely damaged roads and bridges across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha, with preliminary losses estimated at around Rs 20 billion. The destruction of the Miteri Bridge and dozens of other crossings has halted bilateral trade and disrupted transport of food, medicine and daily essentials.
Key Points
- The Department of Roads estimates preliminary damage to road and bridge infrastructure from the flood at around Rs 20 billion.
- More than 40 kilometers of roads and 32 of 41 major bridges in the BhoteKoshi and Trishuli rivers have been washed away.
- The Miteri Bridge at Rasuwagadhi and other key crossings in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading were destroyed, stopping bilateral trade with China.
- Officials are trying to reopen the Betrawati section first and use temporary diversions, hume pipes and bailey bridges for immediate restoration.
