Tuin Khola landslide threat persists as monsoon nears
Summary
The Tuin Khola section near Mugling poses significant landslide risks during monsoon, disrupting traffic on the crucial Narayanghat-Mugling highway and prompting tenders for mitigation works.
Key Points
- Tuin Khola near Mugling is a persistent landslide risk area disrupting Narayanghat-Mugling highway traffic.
- Recent landslides caused road blockages, one-way traffic, and a vehicle fire, though no casualties were reported.
- Authorities have issued tenders and allocated Rs430 million for landslide control works at Tuin Khola, Namsi Khola, and Kalikhola.
- Mitigation plans include rock anchoring, rock netting, and vegetation-supported mesh to stabilise slopes before peak monsoon.
