Budhigandaki flood devastates Manaslu trekking route, wiping out hotels and livelihoods

Kathmandu, Oct 14 (UNI) As the October trekking season began, hotels from Yarukhola to Dobhan in Dharche Rural Municipality were being prepared to welcome tourists, with business owners hoping Dashain visitors would help revive earnings. However, the October 11 Budhigandaki flood washed away hotels and homes, dashing hopes of a successful trekking season and leaving residents seeking relief. Due to the heavy flood that washed away five bridges and key roads and trails, the worst-hit area was Ward 1 of Dharche Rural Municipality, which led many residents to face the loss of their homes and livelihoods, who were preparing for…