KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 28
A flood in the Hewa Rivulet has swept away a Bailey bridge along the Mechi Highway after continuous rainfall.
Chairperson of Phidim Municipality-4, Upendra Lawati, confirmed that the bridge was washed away by the flood. The Bailey bridge had been constructed following the destruction of the original bridge by flooding on June 17, 2023.
The Mechi Highway is now completely obstructed, cutting off road connectivity to Hilihang and Yangwarak rural municipalities in Panchthar district, as well as Taplejung district.
