Flood-hit districts remain cut off from national road network
Summary
Flood damage and landslides have left several districts cut off from Nepal’s national road network, disrupting travel, trade and festival movement. Repairs are underway on key links in Manang, Myagdi, Mustang, Parbat, Baglung, Nuwakot and Rasuwa, with officials racing to restore access before Dashain.
Key Points
- Several districts remain cut off after floods swept away roads and bridges during heavy rainfall on September 24 and 25.
- Repairs have reopened the road to Chame in Manang, while the Myagdi-Mustang and Parbat-Baglung links are still being restored.
- A Bailey bridge is being installed over the Falakhu river to reconnect Nuwakot and Rasuwa, and the Rasuwagadhi border crossing remains shut.
- The Nepal Army and Armed Police Force are assisting with recovery work, and the government says repairs are being prioritized before Dashain.
