Heavy vehicles restricted on Narayani River Bridge
Summary
Heavy vehicles have been restricted on the Narayani River Bridge after rising water and safety concerns caused the aging structure to shake. The bridge links Chitwan and Nawalparasi, while floodwaters have inundated settlements along the riverbank.
Key Points
- Local authorities have restricted heavy vehicles on the Narayani River Bridge due to swelling floodwaters and safety concerns.
- Police said the aging bridge began shaking, allowing only motorcycles and halting vehicles on both sides at Gaidakot and Narayangadh.
- The Narayani River reached 11.91 metres at 1:50pm, measured from Devghat.
- Flooding has inundated settlements in Gaidakot, Kawasoti, Madhyabindu Municipality and Binayi Triveni.
