Rasuwagadhi Road Network Severed by Bhote Koshi Flood, Causing Hardship

Summary

The Bhote Koshi flood has severed the road network in Rasuwa, deepening a food crisis and leaving farmers and traders struggling with losses. Patients needing urgent treatment are being forced to rely on costly helicopter transport while road-repair work continues.

Key Points
  • The Bhote Koshi flood has completely cut off road access in Rasuwagadhi and surrounding parts of Rasuwa, disrupting transport and daily supplies.
  • Farmers have been unable to bring cauliflower and other produce to market, causing major financial losses and crop spoilage.
  • Local residents say emergency medical transport is now dependent on expensive helicopter charters, putting poor patients at risk.
  • District officials say excavators and dozers are working to reopen the road network, though rain has slowed the restoration effort.
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