Bridges gone, roads damaged, villages cut off from relief
Summary
Flood-damaged roads and bridges have cut off villages in Rasuwa and Nuwakot, forcing relief to be flown in by helicopter and distributed manually. Local officials say restoring transport links is the top priority as displaced families remain in shelters and temporary housing is still being sought.
Key Points
- Flood damage has severed road links to several settlements in Rasuwa and Nuwakot, leaving many villages isolated from relief deliveries.
- Helicopters, drones and temporary ropeways are helping move supplies and people, but officials say road and bridge restoration is urgent.
- Thousands of houses have been damaged and displaced families are staying in shelters while municipalities search for safe temporary housing sites.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority says large quantities of food and medical supplies have been received and distributed, but access remains the main problem.
