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Flood risks, debris, and dust expose weak environmental planning in Rinchending bypass

Apr 18, 2026 4 mins read
Flood risks, debris, and dust expose weak environmental planning in Rinchending bypass

Phuentsholing—Growing risks of flooding, dust pollution, traffic disruption, and environmental degradation have begun to surface due to 1.6 kilometre Rinchending bypass road in Phuentsholing, despite the government’s farsighted decision to secure a critical support corridor.

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