The Punakha–Gasa roadway, which was severely damaged by flash floods on June 2 and cut off the district from the rest of the nation, is currently undergoing restoration work. Three Goen Gyeza places along the Punakha–Gasa route, which runs roughly 56 kilometers from Punakha to Gasa, have reported significant road damage. At the 57-kilometer and 57.5-kilometer markers, further parts have also been damaged, with around 100 meters of road entirely washed away in each case. Other sections of the highway also experienced minor landslides, although they were quickly cleared. If no more rain falls, the highway might be repaired and reopened to traffic in two weeks, according to the Punakha regional office of the DoST.

According to DoST officials, the Gasa district administration has notified them that there are now enough supplies of necessities. A food supply evaluation has already been finished. The only short-term solution in the case of a shortage of necessary products is individual transshipment. However, visitors might only need to transship items over a 100-meter stretch close to the 56-kilometer point at Goen Gyeza, as restoration work is almost finished at the 57 and 57.5-kilometer markers. The Punakha–Gasa roadway is currently closed to automobile traffic, and authorities are advising the public not to use it.

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