Rs 3-4 billion needed to rebuild flood-damaged Beni-Jomsom-Korala road
Summary
Floods, landslides and river erosion have damaged sections of the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road, and officials estimate Rs 3 billion to Rs 4 billion will be needed for full reconstruction. The worst-hit 33-kilometre stretch in Myagdi will require river and landslide control measures as well as pavement upgrades.
Key Points
- Floods, landslides and river erosion damaged the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road at 10 locations and affected 50 more sections in late September.
- Officials estimate Rs 3 billion to Rs 4 billion will be needed to fully restore and upgrade the 202-kilometre highway.
- The 33-kilometre section in Myagdi suffered the heaviest damage, with erosion and landslides hitting both vulnerable and previously unaffected areas.
- Initial repairs restored traffic within two weeks, but long-term reconstruction will include river and landslide control measures.
