Oft-battered Langtang Valley cut off after Rasuwa floods
Summary
Bhotekoshi floods have cut off Langtang Valley from Dhunche after bridges, roads and trails in Rasuwa were swept away. Helicopters are evacuating stranded tourists and carrying relief supplies as multiple local units remain badly disrupted.
Key Points
- Langtang Valley has been cut off from Dhunche after the Bhotekoshi floods destroyed bridges, roads and trails in Rasuwa.
- Helicopters are being used to evacuate stranded tourists and transport relief and rescue materials because road access has been severed.
- Four local units in Rasuwa were directly affected, and several elected representatives, employees and residents remain out of contact.
- Officials warn that long-term shortages of food, fuel and medicines could emerge if road and bridge repairs are delayed.
