Prithvi Highway closed after landslides hit seven locations including Krishna Bhir
Summary
Landslides have hit seven locations along the Prithvi Highway, including Krishna Bhir, forcing authorities to close the road until further notice. The Trishuli River has continued to erode the road from below, raising concerns about further damage.
Key Points
- Landslides occurred at seven locations along the Prithvi Highway, including Krishna Bhir, Juwa Khola and Jyamire.
- The gabion wall protecting the new track at Krishna Bhir collapsed after the road had previously subsided due to flooding on August 30.
- Authorities said the Trishuli River is still eroding the road from below, creating a risk of more landslides.
- The district administration has closed the highway until further notice while clearance work continues in some sections.
