Massive Flood Damage to Trishuli River Infrastructure, Reconstruction Underway
Summary
Massive floodwaters from China have severely damaged road infrastructure along the Trishuli River, washing away 55 kilometers of roads and 35 bridges across Dhading, Nuwakot and Rasuwa. The government and Nepali Army are installing bailey bridges and opening temporary tracks to restore traffic on key highways, including the Galchi-Trishuli-Syabrubesi-Rasuwagadhi route.
Key Points
- Floodwaters from China have damaged about 55 kilometers of road and 35 bridges in Dhading, Nuwakot and Rasuwa, with estimated losses of around 30 billion.
- The government is speeding up emergency reconstruction, including temporary road openings and bailey bridge installation.
- The Nepali Army has begun installing a 60-meter Acro bridge at Devighat in Bidur, Nuwakot, to restore traffic.
- Bailey bridges are also being prepared for Trishuli Bazaar, Betrawati and Syabrubesi, with materials from China expected to help repair damaged crossings.
