Taplejung, March 3 -- Kamala Bista, 87, remains at the district hospital in Taplejung, awaiting treatment but facing significant challenges in being transferred to Kathmandu for further care. Her family is torn between taking her on a road trip, despite her prone to motion sickness or leaving her in pain. The only alternative, a flight, is currently unavailable, as Suketar Airport remains closed.

Bista's grandson, Suraj Ojha from Jhapa, is considering hiring an ambulance, but the family is hesitant. Their past experiences with road travel have been painful due to Kamala's severe vomiting, making the prospect of another journey daunting.

Adding to the distress, the Suketar Airport, which was the primary gateway for Taplejung residents to...