Road caves in at Rato Pahad, Karnali highway blocked
Summary
The Karnali highway has been blocked after a section of road caved in at Rato Pahad in Kalikot. Vehicular movement on the Surkhet-Jumla route has come to a halt, and officials say debris removal may take a couple of days.
Key Points
- A seven-meter stretch of road collapsed at Rato Pahad on the Karnali highway.
- Vehicular movement on the Surkhet-Jumla route has been completely halted.
- Landslides at Gagane Khola have added to the blockage.
- Kalikot Chief District Officer Chhabi Lal Bhattarai said clearing the debris could take a couple of days.
