The Besisahar-Chame road in Manang district has reopened after being blocked for six days by landslides triggered by four days of continuous heavy rainfall in Asoj. Manang Marsyangdi Hydropower Company supported the clearance work by mobilising equipment, manpower, fuel and other materials, restoring the road connection to the remote Himalayan district.
Hydropower company supports road clearance
The company contributed resources needed for the reopening effort, including machinery, workers and fuel. Its support helped the work proceed until the road was restored within six days of the blockage. The available reports do not specify the number of machines or workers involved, or the precise locations where landslide debris had obstructed the route.
The reopening followed a prolonged interruption caused by the heavy rainfall and resulting landslides. Four days of continuous rain in Asoj triggered the blockages, leaving the Besisahar-Chame route unusable for six days. The road’s restoration reconnected Manang, a remote Himalayan district, with the route leading from Besisahar.
Route restored after six days
The Besisahar-Chame road is an important connection for Manang. Its closure meant the district was cut off along this road while the landslide blockages remained. With the route now reopened, the six-day interruption has ended and road access has been restored.
The response brought together the work required to clear the road and the support provided by the hydropower company. Equipment and manpower were mobilised alongside fuel and other materials. The road was restored within six days, though the reports do not give further details about the clearance operation or whether any sections require additional work.
Rainfall behind the disruption
The blockage was linked to landslides caused by four consecutive days of heavy rainfall in Asoj. The rainfall and slope failures disrupted the road and delayed the connection between Besisahar and Chame. The route has since reopened, restoring access to the remote district after six days of disruption.
The reopening marks the end of the immediate road blockage. Manang Marsyangdi Hydropower Company’s contribution of equipment, manpower, fuel and other materials supported the effort to restore the route. No further information was provided about the scale of damage, the cost of the work or any assessment of road conditions following the reopening.
