Bagmati Province
The latest WeNepal stories that mention Rasuwa district, Bagmati Province.
Following major flood and landslide disasters in locations including Rasuwa, Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki, the government has started preparations to alter road and bridge designs. Officials announced plans to form a dedicated resilience unit and update existing construction codes. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Infrastructure development ministry joint secretary Bhimarjun Adhikari stated that floods and landslides cause billions in losses to roads and bridges every year. Officials are preparing to review existing design codes and set up a disaster resilience unit following major catastrophes across multiple river corridors in recent years. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
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Heavy rainfall and road blockages have severely impacted tourist arrivals and ritual activities at Kagbenidham in Mustang. According to local priests and tourism entrepreneurs, blocked routes have prevented pilgrims and spiritual practitioners from reaching the site, leading to widespread cancellations of hotel reservations and bringing local development projects to a halt. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Recent flooding in Rasuwa has raised concerns regarding access to contraception and reproductive health services for women and girls. The disruptions occur as Nepal marks the 12th National Safe Abortion Service Day on 26 September and International Safe Abortion Day on 28 September. These annual events aim to increase awareness of legal rights to safe abortion and quality reproductive care. Advocate Nabin Kumar Shrestha from the Forum for Women, Law and Development highlighted that disasters disproportionately affect women and girls by cutting off vital health information and services. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Work to install a Bailey bridge has started at Betrawati on the flood-affected Galchhi-Betrawati road corridor in Rasuwa. Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal stated that foundation work on both ends of the bridge concluded following the opening of a temporary bypass track. Equipment deliveries are underway as construction progresses. The project aims to reconnect the primary route to Rasuwa and alleviate transport disruptions caused by severe flooding, while permanent rebuilding efforts proceed in parallel. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Following recent flood damage, a temporary track has opened on the Galchhi-Betrawati road section in Rasuwa, facilitating the transport of equipment for a new bailey bridge. Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal stated that foundation work and bridge installation are underway to fully restore the blocked transport network. Officials are pursuing short-term transport solutions alongside long-term infrastructure repairs to ease travel to and from the affected district. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation released information regarding rescue operations, relief coordination, and power supply restoration for hydropower projects and local communities in Nuwakot and Rasuwa. The updates cover actions taken across specific dates in Bhadra, alongside notices on adverse weather systems and flood forecast extensions. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Nepal welcomed 88,248 foreign visitors during the month of September 2026. Data shows that 17,425 Indian citizens travelled to the country, making up 19.75 percent of all arrivals. Significant numbers also arrived from various other nations, including China, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. Authorities noted that tourist numbers could have been higher, but flooding along the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa during the previous month impacted movement. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Drinking water services have been restored for 180 households in Baireni, Galchhi Rural Municipality-6, Dhading, following repairs to a flood-damaged deep-boring scheme. The Nepal Red Cross Society Dhading District Chapter funded the project with Rs 446,680 under its Rasuwa Flood Response Program. Galchhi Rural Municipality Chairperson Kedarnath Khatiwada inaugurated the restored system. Red Cross officials noted that restoring clean water is vital for helping the community recover from the disaster. Over the past month, the organisation has provided water, sanitation, and hygiene services to 2,200 flood-affected households and set up 18 water tanks. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Floods on the Bhote Koshi river have completely cut off the road network in Rasuwa district, causing severe shortages of food and daily essentials. The transport halt has left local patients stranded and disrupted wholesale traders in the border area. Chief District Officer Pandey stated that efforts to reopen the road are underway, though constructing diversions and bridges will take time due to continuous rain. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
The Government of Nepal has asked people at home and abroad to contribute to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund and the Prime Minister Relief Fund, both held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, to help people affected by the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa. The appeal, dated 10 Bhadau 2083, says the flood struck at 8:40 am that Wednesday and affected riverside areas of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha. It has been posted on the websites of the Prime Minister's Office and several ministries. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Women who ran small businesses along the rivers of Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Dhading lost stock, savings and premises in the August 26 flood, and many say they want support to trade again rather than relief alone. The government's Rs15,000 monthly housing allowance covers families who lost permanent homes, but there is no clear arrangement for those who rented shops. Officials in Nuwakot put the number of directly affected small traders and household businesses at more than 2,000. Bagmati Province says revival programmes for small entrepreneurs will follow once immediate relief ends. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Automobile dealers in Nepal say floods and landslides have stalled the Dashain-Tihar sales season, which they say normally brings 40 to 50 percent of annual vehicle sales. NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal president Surendra Upreti said thousands of vehicles ordered for the festival are stuck on blocked highways and at closed northern customs points bordering China, and some arriving via Rasuwa Gadhi were swept away by the Bhote Koshi flood. Dealers warn that vehicles booked for delivery between Ghatasthapana and Phulpati are unlikely to arrive on time. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
