Monsoon looms, but repairs on landslide-prone Tuinkhola slopes still pending
Summary
The Tuinkhola section of the Narayanghat-Mugling road remains vulnerable to landslides as monsoon approaches, with repairs delayed due to bureaucratic hurdles despite allocated budget.
Key Points
- The Tuinkhola section on Narayanghat-Mugling road is prone to landslides, causing major disruptions during monsoons.
- Despite a budget of Rs 250 million allocated for repairs, actual work is delayed due to procurement and approval processes.
- The Road Division Office installed floodlights as a temporary measure, but stakeholders demand structural reinforcements like rock anchoring and netting.
- The Narayanghat-Mugling road remains unstable with 51 vulnerable spots, impacting daily commuters and supply chains between Kathmandu and other regions.
