Flood-damaged Beni-Korala road being repaired
Summary
Floods and landslides have damaged more than 50 points along the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road, prompting urgent repair work on the Myagdi section. Authorities are racing to reopen the route to restore traffic, support trade with China, and ease the transport of apples, livestock and tourists.
Key Points
- Repair work on the Myagdi section of the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road is moving quickly after floods and landslides damaged the route at more than 50 locations.
- The road, which links Nepal with the Korala border point with China, was badly damaged in sections near Kunauta, Ratopani and Pokharebagar.
- The Nepali Army, volunteers and drones were used to transport fuel needed for repairs across the damaged section.
- Officials aim to reopen the road within this week as the corridor is important for trade and seasonal transport of apples, sheep and mountain goats.
