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Nepal Floods: 24 Days On, Roads Incomplete; Why India, China Struggle to Help
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News18•20-09-2026, 18:09
Nepal Floods: 24 Days On, Roads Incomplete; Why India, China Struggle to Help
- •24 days after floods, thousands remain missing in Nepal, with many areas cut off and roads destroyed.
- •Despite joint efforts by Indian and Chinese teams, mud and rocks from the floods are hindering road repairs.
- •The 16-kilometer stretch from Kathmandu to Rasuwagadhi border is severely affected, with heavy machinery sinking in marshy ground.
- •India provided three 70-meter Bailey bridges, and China two 100-meter bridges, to restore temporary connectivity.
- •Nepal aims to restore road connectivity to the China border before the Dashain festival, crucial for trade and Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage.
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Heavy mud, sand, and debris left by the floods have created marshy ground where heavy machinery sinks upon arrival, while steep rocks and mountains further hinder construction work.
India has provided three 70-meter-long Bailey bridges, and China has provided two 100-meter-long Bailey bridges to help restore transport links in Nepal.
The permanent bridge was washed away and requires a 94-meter-long bridge. A 100-meter bridge provided by China cannot be installed there because it needs a middle support, leading Nepal to request alternative bridges from other nations.
