Besisahar-Chame road reopens
Summary
The Besisahar-Chame road has reopened after a week of blockage caused by floods and landslides in Lamjung and Manang. Repairs cleared debris at multiple sites, though the Chame-Bhratang section remains closed and some newly built stretches are still unpaved.
Key Points
- The Besisahar-Chame road resumed operation after seven days of disruption caused by continuous rain, floods and landslides.
- The Dumre-Besisahar-Chame Road Project cleared 29 landslide sites and built new tracks at six washed-away locations.
- Transport of food, daily essentials and construction materials to Manang has become easier, but the Chame-Bhratang section is still blocked.
- Officials said debris blocking the Marsyangdi River at Chame has not yet been cleared, and more work may take several days.
