Flooding has swept away the access road to Maldhunga Bridge, halting direct transportation to Baglung for the past 12 days. The bridge is the main entry point to the district, and the disruption has affected tourism, trade and daily life.
The damage was caused by the flood-fed Kaligandaki River. Businesses say the transport disruption has left them disappointed, as they had expected more visitors during the Dashain festival.
Transport disruption affects Baglung
With the access road damaged, direct transport to Baglung has remained halted for nearly two weeks. The interruption has disrupted movement to and from the district and affected routine activities.
Tourism and trade feel the impact
The loss of road access has hit tourism and local trade. Businesses had anticipated a surge in visitors during Dashain, but the ongoing disruption has undermined those expectations.
