Agency: Thimphu Thromde will construct a bridge over the road in Dechencholing Satellite Town, a long-requested measure following last year’s flood that caused widespread concern in the area.
Thimphu Thrompon, Ugyen Dorji, said the project has already been planned.
“We cannot build the bridge overnight. While it is evident that a bridge will be constructed, currently it is in the design phase and we are doing the tendering process. By next year, the works will start,” the Thimphu Thrompon said.
He shared that after last year’s flood, the task force recommended the construction of a bridge, which has since been taken into consideration. For the time being, only hume pipes were installed to channel the water.
“For this fiscal year, Thromde has some budget of our own and government support too, which will make the plan go smoother than expected. People will be able to see the project happening very soon,” he added.
Thimphu Thrompon clarified that the recent incident in Dechencholing on 15th September 2025, which many feared was another flood, was not one. “It was just that the water volume was high. After last year’s flood, boulders and trenching works were already conducted. However, the rainfall during the monsoon carries all the small stones and mud, blocking the installed hume pipes,” he said.
He assured residents that the area is not currently at risk of flooding.
A dedicated excavator has been placed by the Thromde for immediate and long-term measures, and an early warning system has been installed beyond Dechenphug to alert residents in case of any future flooding incidents.
While the river’s overflow did reach a few settlements below the road, there were no major damages.
