Nepal’s Lifeline to India Swept Away: Landslides Destroy Key Highway

FURKE KHOLA, Nepal — Nepal is racing to deliver aid to residents cut off by catastrophic flooding, after landslides destroyed a vital highway linking the capital, Kathmandu, to India. More than 40 bridges were washed away. Several sections of the country’s main road collapsed into the river below. The route is Nepal’s most important trade and travel corridor. The closure has stopped all traffic. Authorities warn the disruption could have long-term consequences for food, fuel, and medical supplies. Rescue teams are now using helicopters and temporary paths to reach isolated villages. The full scale of the damage is still being assessed.