Landslide blocks Karnali Highway again at Pili
Summary
A landslide at Pili in Kalikot has blocked the Karnali Highway again, stranding hundreds of passengers and vehicles on the Kalikot-Jumla section. Prolonged closure has led to shortages of food, water and accommodation, while repeated monsoon landslides continue to disrupt travel and supplies in the area.
Key Points
- The Karnali Highway was blocked again after a landslide hit the Pili area of Khandachakra Municipality-7 in Kalikot following continuous rainfall.
- Hundreds of passengers and vehicles are stranded on the Kalikot-Jumla section, with shortages of food, drinking water and accommodation problems.
- Police are making public announcements to stop traders from raising prices of essential goods during the disruption.
- Repeated landslides at Pili, Gagane Khola and Ratopahiro have caused frequent closures, while authorities struggle to clear debris and restore traffic.
