Kathmandu: The devastating floods and landslides in Nepal have caused extensive destruction, claiming lives and damaging vital infrastructure across several affected areas.
At least 27 bridges have been destroyed, with the glacial landslide and resulting floodwaters causing particularly severe damage. Several hydropower projects have also been affected, adding to the disruption caused by the disaster.
Bridges swept away by powerful floodwaters
The destruction of bridges has severely affected connectivity in flood-hit regions, making it more difficult for rescue teams and emergency workers to reach isolated communities.
Powerful floodwaters have damaged roads and bridges along river systems, with some structures collapsing under the force of the water.
Hydropower projects also damaged
Several hydropower facilities have suffered damage in the disaster, highlighting the widespread impact on Nepal’s critical infrastructure.
The destruction of such projects could further affect electricity generation and essential services in the affected areas, while authorities assess the extent of the damage.
Rescue efforts continue amid destruction
The infrastructure damage has added to the challenges facing rescue teams as they search for missing people and assist those displaced by the floods.
With bridges and roads damaged or destroyed, reaching some communities remains difficult. Authorities are continuing rescue and relief operations while assessing the impact of the disaster.
The devastating scenes emerging from Nepal underline the enormous force of the floods and landslides and the scale of the rebuilding challenge that lies ahead.