Besishahar-Chame Road Blocked by Landslide, Efforts Underway to Clear Debris
Summary
A landslide and large rock have completely blocked the Besishahar-Chame road in Manang, halting vehicle movement and disrupting the district’s lifeline route. Authorities, the Nepali Army, security personnel, and locals are working to clear the debris and reopen the road by Friday morning.
Key Points
- A large rock and landslide in Khotro of Naso Rural Municipality-3 have blocked the Besishahar-Chame road and stopped all vehicle movement.
- Chief District Officer Muktiprasad Khanal said blasting, drilling, and dozers are being used to clear the road, but the rock has not broken yet.
- The Nepali Army, security personnel, and locals are helping in the effort to reopen the road by Friday morning.
- The road, part of the Marsyangdi Corridor, faces increasing landslide risk during the rainy season.
