Rain damage hits Mustang as tourism and harvest season begins
Summary
Heavy rain has damaged Mustang’s main road links, power lines and internet services just as the district enters its peak tourism and apple harvest season. The disruption is hurting farmers, traders and trekkers, while authorities race to reopen the Kaligandaki Corridor before Dashain.
Key Points
- Three days of heavy rain have damaged the Kaligandaki Corridor and disrupted Mustang’s road, power and internet links.
- Tourism has fallen sharply just as the district’s peak visitor season begins, affecting hotels, restaurants and trekkers.
- Apple farmers are struggling to transport their harvest, with many leaving fruit on the trees because storage and market access are limited.
- Authorities are trying to restore the route before Dashain and are using machinery and drones to speed up repairs.
