Nepal district reconnected to road network after flood damage

Rasuwa, a district in Nepal severely impacted by recent devastating floods, has been reconnected to the national road network. An alternative route has been reopened, allowing small four-wheeled vehicles to access the area, which had been completely cut off.

The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport announced the reopening of the road from Kathmandu via Tokha, Chhahare, Gadkhar Bridge, Aapre, Narja, Lachyang, Saramthali, Patikharka, Bogatitar, and Kalikasthan to Dhunche. This vital artery's restoration is crucial for the district's recovery and accessibility.

Connectivity to Rasuwa was drastically disrupted after the floods swept away 13 bridges within the district alone, in addition to two bridges on the Nuwakot-Rasuwa border. The Bhotekoshi flood alone reportedly destroyed approximately 40 kilometers of roads and 41 bridges in the district, highlighting the scale of the devastation.

The government has prioritized the restoration of roads and bridges in Rasuwa, recognizing the urgent need to re-establish essential infrastructure. The reopening of this alternative route marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to repair and rebuild the flood-affected region.