Malunga Bridge Damaged by Kali Gandaki Flood, Traffic Halted
Summary
A severe flood in the Kali Gandaki river has damaged the Malunga bridge connecting Parbat and Baglung, halting traffic across the route. The disruption has affected thousands of commuters and vehicles traveling to several districts in western Nepal.
Key Points
- The Malunga bridge linking Parbat and Baglung was damaged by a flood in the Kali Gandaki river.
- Traffic has been completely halted after the bridge pillar on the Parbat side was washed away.
- The disruption has affected thousands of daily commuters and vehicles traveling to several districts in western Nepal.
- The bridge is part of the National Pride Project Mid-Hill Highway and had already been at risk from erosion last month.
