Risky ‘tuins’ make comeback following Bhotekoshi flood
Summary
The number of risky tuins in Nepal has risen to 24 after the August 26 Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods destroyed bridges and forced temporary cable crossings in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. The government plans to replace them within a year, while crossings in the Mahakali still need India’s approval.
Key Points
- Nepal’s plan to become a tuin-free country has been set back, with 24 cable crossings now operating across the country.
- The August 26 Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods destroyed bridges, prompting temporary tuins in Rasuwa and Nuwakot and local crossings along the Karnali and Mahakali rivers.
- Authorities say the four new tuins are vital for movement and relief transport, saving costs compared with helicopter delivery.
- The government aims to replace the new crossings within a year and still needs India’s consent to remove tuins along the Mahakali.
