Trishuli River Flood Disrupts Rasuwa-Nuwakot Corridor, Affecting Tourists
Summary
The Trishuli River flood has severely disrupted the Rasuwa-Nuwakot corridor, washing away roads and bridges and stranding tourists headed to Kailash Mansarovar and Gosainkunda. Tourism officials say rescue efforts are underway, while operators try to reassure visitors that most destinations in Nepal remain safe.
Key Points
- Roads and bridges in the Rasuwa-Nuwakot corridor have been washed away after flooding in the Trishuli River.
- Tourism Board says 289 stranded tourists have been rescued, while 591 more are still out of contact.
- The flood has triggered booking cancellations for hotels, trekking, tours, and air tickets.
- Tourism leaders say the damage is limited to affected river basin areas and most tourist destinations in Nepal remain safe.
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