One Month Since BhoteKoshi Disaster, Efforts Underway to Reopen Rasuwagadhi Route
Summary
Efforts are underway to reopen the Rasuwagadhi trade route after floods and landslides in BhoteKoshi damaged roads and bridges in Rasuwa and nearby districts. Authorities are racing to restore temporary traffic access before Dashain, while long-term reconstruction is estimated to cost Rs73.34 billion.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides on August 26 damaged 69 kilometers of roads and 37 motorable bridges across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Gorkha districts.
- The Department of Roads, the Nepali Army, and a government task force are working day and night to reopen the Rasuwagadhi route before Dashain.
- Temporary repairs have reopened some sections, while bridge installation is progressing at Devighat and Betrawati and more bridges are expected from India, China, and the United States.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority estimates that permanent reconstruction will require Rs73.34 billion.
