Oft-battered Langtang Valley cut off after Rasuwa floods
Summary
Floods in Rasuwa have cut off Langtang Valley from Dhunche after bridges, roads and trails were swept away, leaving tourists and residents dependent on helicopters and alternative routes. Local officials warn that prolonged isolation could trigger shortages of food, fuel and essential supplies.
Key Points
- Bhotekoshi floods on August 26 washed away bridges, roads and trails in Rasuwa, severing Langtang’s main link to Dhunche.
- Tourists stranded in Langtang and Gosainkunda were evacuated by helicopter, while locals now face a two-day walk via Thulo Syafrubesi.
- Officials say the district’s road network has been heavily damaged, making relief deliveries difficult and raising fears of shortages of fuel, gas, salt and rice.
- Langtang had also suffered major destruction in the 2015 earthquake, and residents are again appealing for government assistance.
