Road Department Implements Monsoon Preparedness Plan for Nagdhunga-Muglin Road
Summary
The Road Department has launched the '2083 Monsoon Preparedness Action Plan' for the Nagdhunga-Muglin road to manage risks from floods and landslides, ensuring quick clearance and alternative routes during monsoon disruptions.
Key Points
- The Road Department implemented a special monsoon preparedness plan for the Nagdhunga-Muglin road section to address potential floods and landslides.
- About 64% of Nagdhunga-Naubise and Naubise-Malekhu road sections have been upgraded, though some areas remain geologically weak.
- Nine locations along the road are identified as highly landslide-prone, with preventive measures like slope management and bio-engineering applied.
- Alternative routes have been prepared to facilitate travel if main road sections are blocked, and equipment teams are stationed 24/7 for rapid clearance.
