As rescuers and security forces in Nepal and China raced to locate survivors and deliver desperately needed aid by air and road to flood-hit Himalayan valleys, their challenge was compounded by widespread destruction to transport and communications infrastructure. The raging torrent of water and mud on Wednesday damaged dozens of bridges and nearly 25 miles of paved roads, according to the Nepali authorities. Floodwaters had not completely receded in some areas more than a day after the disaster struck. Some villages and roads were left under a thick coat of…
Rescuers in Nepal Face Devastated Roads and Tough Terrain After Deadly Flood
