The record
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- Floods on 26 August washed away a bridge over the Trishuli River in Nepal's Nuwakot district, cutting off contact between the two banks.
- With road links closed, authorities have started a temporary zip line system to rescue stranded people and deliver relief supplies.
- Small cabin-like arrangements are ferrying roughly 100 people in each direction across the river daily.
- Disaster management teams are pulling ropes to move people to safety amid strong currents and difficult conditions.
What to watch next
- Whether a permanent bridge or road connection is restored
- How long the zip line can safely handle daily crossings
- Further flooding or damage affecting relief efforts in the area
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Named Nepal · Nuwakot · Trishuli river · Prabhat Kumar · Raghavendra Rao
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