‘Still a lockdown’: Deadly floods hit Nepal tourism as peak season begins
Summary
Deadly floods in Nepal have killed over 1,450 people and damaged major roads, leading many tourists to cancel their trips. This has hurt Nepal's tourism industry, which is important for the country's economy and employs over a million people.Key Facts
- The floods happened in August and were caused by a mountain glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border.
- Over 1,450 people died because of the floods.
- Key highways and roads were destroyed or blocked, cutting off access to tourist areas.
- Tourism makes up nearly 8% of Nepal’s economy and employs about 1 million people.
- The peak tourist season starts in September, but cancellations increased sharply this year.
- Tour guides, taxi drivers, hotels, and local sellers have lost most of their income.
- Many tourists, including groups from Britain and Japan, canceled their planned visits.
- Some affected local businesses, like homemade buttermilk sellers, are earning only a fraction of their usual income.
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