Kaligandaki flood turns Tatopani hot spring into barren riverbed
Summary
The Kaligandaki flood has washed away the Tatopani hot spring site in Myagdi, destroying infrastructure worth about Rs. 10 million and turning the popular bathing spot into a barren riverbed. Annapurna Rural Municipality is now considering relocating the hot water source and rebuilding facilities elsewhere.
Key Points
- The September 27 Kaligandaki flood destroyed the Ratopani hot spring site in Annapurna Rural Municipality-6, Myagdi.
- Infrastructure worth around Rs. 10 million, including a retaining wall, bathing pool, shelters, resting areas and toilets, was swept away.
- The natural hot water source has shifted about 30 metres downstream, making reconstruction at the original site difficult.
- The hot spring had been a popular tourist and therapeutic destination and an important source of revenue for the local government.
