Landslide, flood damage Korala highway at 46 places
Summary
Heavy rainfall has damaged the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road at 46 places across Mustang and Myagdi, disrupting the highway and washing away an approach section of an under-construction bridge. Officials say the road may reopen within a week if enough workers and equipment are deployed.
Key Points
- The Beni-Jomsom road section has been damaged at 46 places due to landslides, floods and encroachment after heavy rainfall.
- Damage spans the Parbat-Maldhunga section, Beni to Rupse in Myagdi, and the Kavrebhir to Korala checkpoint stretch via Jomsom.
- A flood washed away the approach section of an under-construction motorable bridge over the Kaligandaki River linking Tatopani-Pakharebagar.
- Officials say the road could be restored within a week if sufficient manpower and equipment are managed.
