Government to Build Higher Bridges to Mitigate Flood Damage
Summary
The government plans to build higher bridges as a long-term solution to reduce damage from floods, landslides, and river erosion. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport is also prioritizing Bailey bridges and an urgent 21-day restoration plan to reopen disrupted road networks.
Key Points
- The government will adopt a policy of constructing higher bridges to reduce long-term damage from floods, landslides and river erosion.
- Secretary Gopal Prasad Sigdel said bridge designs will be changed and Bailey bridges will be used to quickly restore damaged road links.
- Floods on the Trishuli River washed away 37 bridges, while road infrastructure damage is estimated at more than Rs 20 billion.
- The ministry has launched a 21-day action plan and formed eight committees to speed up restoration work.
