Ramechhap, Aug. 2 -- The Bhatauli bridge, which connects Manthali Municipality-7 and Pakarbas in Khadadevi Rural Municipality-4, is under serious threat after heavy flooding on Saturday morning further weakened its structure, particularly the supporting pillars.

According to Kedarnath Dhungel, a local resident, although earlier floods had caused only minor damage, the latest surge has severely impacted the pillar on the Pakarbas side. "The retaining wall has already been swept away. It's not safe for large vehicles to pass," he said.

Krishna Prasad Paudel, chair of Khadadevi-4, confirmed that the direct force of the river against the pillar is making the structure increasingly fragile. "Only small vehicles can currently cross the bridge...