Manakamana cable car service halted after road subsides in Chitwan
Summary
Manakamana Cable Car service has been suspended after a road inside the entrance area subsided due to continuous rainfall and river erosion in Chitwan. Authorities say strong currents in the Trishuli River damaged a suspension bridge and increased risks to nearby settlements and facilities.
Key Points
- Manakamana Cable Car services were halted after an access road inside the entrance area subsided in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-4, Chitwan.
- Continuous rainfall and river erosion, especially strong currents in the Trishuli River, caused damage to the road and nearby bridge structure.
- The affected bridge links the area with Silingtar in Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3, Gorkha.
- Authorities warned that ongoing rain and river pressure could worsen erosion and infrastructure risks in the area.
