Late-September rains cause Rs65.1 million damage to Kaligandaki Corridor
Summary
Late-September rainfall caused Rs65.1 million in damage to roads along the Kaligandaki Corridor, with landslides, road subsidence and retaining wall collapses disrupting traffic in Palpa and nearby districts. The project office says rebuilding washed-away and unfinished bridges along the corridor will cost an estimated Rs720 million.
Key Points
- Prolonged late-September rain caused Rs65.1 million in damage to roads along the Kaligandaki Corridor, according to the project office.
- The Ramdi-Ranimahal section in Palpa suffered major washouts, landslides, collapsed retaining walls and road subsidence, disrupting traffic.
- Damage was also reported on the Setibeni-Phalebas, Phalebas-Armadi and Balewa-Maldhunga sections in Syangja and Parbat districts.
- Nine bridges remain unfinished along the corridor, and their construction is estimated to cost Rs720 million.
