In the latest report on yesterday’s devastating floods, 18 bridges have been completely washed away, while four more have been damaged. Authorities also report that 14 highways remain closed, and over 300 livestock have been lost. Meanwhile, one person remains missing. Our reporter Tashi Dekar spoke with Karma Gaylay, the Director General of the Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management. #bhutan #media #bhutanese #bbs #asia #druk #news #thimphu | BBS

Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, has added a significant milestone to the nation’s aviation history with the arrival of its new Pilatus PC-24 aircraft at Paro International Airport. The Swiss-manufactured jet represents an investment of Nu 1.11bn and marks a major advancement in strengthening Bhutan’s operational aviation capacity. Known as the Super Versatile Jet, the PC-24 is an 8-seater twin-engine aircraft designed for exceptional short-runway performance, making it ideally suited for Bhutan’

To improve disaster information sharing and emergency response, Bhutan will have a new National Emergency Operations Centre. The centre will serve as a single command hub, coordinating resources and communication during crises. Home Minister Tshering shared this during the Question and Answer session of the National Council yesterday. Home Minister said this move will address today’s weak early warning systems and poor inter-agency coordination, as different hazards are managed separately, makin