Bode-Mulpani road closed after bridge over Manohara River begins sinking
Summary
Authorities have closed the Bode-Mulpani road after a motorable bridge over the Manohara River began sinking amid continuous rainfall. Rain-swollen rivers and a landslide in nearby areas disrupted travel in Bhaktapur, while the Nala-Banepa road was later reopened after debris was cleared.
Key Points
- Authorities closed the Bode-Mulpani road to vehicles after the bridge over the Manohara River began sinking.
- Bhaktapur officials inspected the affected areas as water levels in the Hanumante and Manohara rivers rose.
- Continuous rainfall flooded several areas in Bhaktapur and forced the evacuation of people from temporary shelters along the Hanumante riverbank.
- The Nala-Banepa road was reopened after a rainfall-triggered landslide was cleared.
