Bhasbhase mudslides disrupt Baglung-Beni road
Summary
A mudslide at Bhasbhase in Beni municipality-2 has severely damaged the Baglung-Beni road, disrupting transport links between Myagdi, Mustang and the national highway. Heavy rains and river erosion have washed away access roads and increased accident risks on the alternative route.
Key Points
- A mudslide in Beni municipality-2 has become a major obstacle for the Baglung-Beni road, which connects Myagdi and Mustang to the national highway.
- Heavy rains from September 24 to 27 triggered flooding and road erosion near Bhasbhase, where the Myagdi and Kaligandaki rivers meet.
- The Kaligandaki River has washed away the access road to the Maldhunga bridge, forcing vehicles onto the Baglung-Beni-Maldhunga route.
- Local officials say repair attempts have been made, but the difficult terrain and repeated erosion make a permanent solution hard to achieve.
