Cable crossing installed over Trishuli River to reconnect two Nuwakot wards
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At a glance
- A cable crossing now links Wards 1 and 9 of Bidur Municipality in Nepal’s Nuwakot district.
- Flooding in the Bhotekoshi River on August 26 had cut the connection between the two wards.
- Residents have begun using the crossing despite the risks involved.
A cable crossing has been installed over Nepal’s Trishuli River, restoring a travel link between Ward 1 and Ward 9 of Bidur Municipality in Nuwakot.
The connection between the two wards was severed after devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River on August 26. The crossing was installed on Tuesday morning to help residents move between the two sides.
People have already started using it, although the crossing carries risks.
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