Flood damages suspension bridge at Manakamana base
Summary
Heavy rains have damaged a suspension bridge linking Silingtar and Cheres at the Manakamana base in Gorkha, disrupting travel, trade and school commutes for around 150 households. Locals are urging authorities to repair the bridge as repeated flooding continues to threaten access to the area.
Key Points
- A suspension bridge connecting Silingtar and Cheres near Manakamana base in Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3 was damaged by flooding after heavy rains.
- The damage has affected around 150 households, more than 50 students, local farmers and pilgrims visiting Manakamana Temple.
- Residents now have to take a detour via another bridge and Theuwatar, adding about one and a half to two hours to their travel time.
- Locals say repeated flooding has damaged the bridge before and are calling for a long-term repair solution.
