Landslide at Gagane Khola blocks Surkhet-Jumla road

Summary

A landslide at Gagane stream in Kalikot has blocked the Surkhet-Jumla road section of the Karnali highway. Authorities are clearing debris to reopen traffic.

Key Points
  • The Surkhet-Jumla road section of the Karnali highway has been blocked by a landslide at Gagane stream in Subha Kalika Rural Municipality-1, Kalikot.
  • The landslide occurred on Saturday evening and disrupted traffic on the highway.
  • Police say debris removal is underway, but the slide was large and has taken time to clear.
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