Monsoon Travel Alerts: Nepal’s disaster agency warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall on July 12–13 across parts of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki, with risks of flash floods, landslides and riverbank erosion—urging travellers to avoid river/landslide-prone areas and keep emergency teams on standby. Road Disruptions: Landslides have blocked the Karnali Highway in Kalikot and the Saljhandi–Dhorpatan road, leaving Dhorpatan visitors stranded; meanwhile, the Dumre–Besisahar route is getting easier after landslide control works at Udipur. Tourism & Community: Baglung’s Dhorpatan Valley is drawing more domestic tourists as wildflowers burst into bloom, while Temkemaiyung Rural Municipality in Bhojpur endorsed a Community-Based Tourism Policy to develop the Mundum Trail and local tourism. Aviation & Connectivity: Nepal’s civil aviation reform bills are out for public feedback, proposing a split between aviation regulation and airport operations/air navigation. Local Livelihoods: The Bote riverside community is shifting toward homestays and nature guiding to protect culture as traditional river work faces pressure. Economy Link: ADB raised Nepal’s 2026/27 growth forecast to 3.9% on stronger hydropower output, but notes tourism could be hit by global disruptions.