Infrastructure Development Committee Chairman Ashis Gajurel Discusses Flood Impact and Road Restoration
Summary
Nepal’s roads, hydropower projects, and transmission lines have been hit hard by floods and landslides, disrupting travel and raising concerns about winter electricity supply. Infrastructure Development Committee Chairman Ashis Gajurel says emergency road clearance is underway, while long-term plans focus on disaster-resilient roads and more stable power generation.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides have blocked major highways across Nepal, causing major travel disruptions ahead of Dashain.
- Ashis Gajurel says the Department of Roads and other agencies are working to reopen damaged roads quickly, but long-term disaster-resilient designs are needed.
- The Bhote Koshi flood and recent rain have damaged hydropower projects and transmission lines, cutting 431 megawatts from the national grid.
- The committee has amended the Public Procurement Act and is reviewing other infrastructure-related bills, while concerns remain over the e-GP system shutdown.
