Landslides block Jomsom-Korala highway at multiple points
Summary
Landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have blocked the Jomsom-Korala highway at multiple points, disrupting the Nepal-China trade route. Hundreds of electric vehicles imported from China have also been stranded in Jomsom.
Key Points
- Landslides have blocked the Jomsom-Korala section of the national highway at Kalobhir, Kagbeni-Tangbe and Selfie Danda in Mustang.
- The disruption has affected movement of goods along the Nepal-China trade route, with hundreds of electric vehicles stranded in Jomsom.
- More than six landslides have also been reported along the Beni-Jomsom road section after continuous rainfall since Friday night.
- Road traffic has been affected at Ghasabagar and several other locations in Myagdi, including Sirubari, Tatopani, Rupse and Pokharebagar.
