Narayanghat- Muglin road reopens, Prithvi Highway expected to reopen today

Summary

The Narayanghat-Muglin road has reopened after a mudslide blocked the Namsi Khola bridge amid continuous rainfall. Landslides at multiple points on the Malekhu-Muglin section of the Prithvi Highway are still being cleared, with officials expecting reopening by evening if no major slide occurs.

Key Points
  • The Narayanghat-Muglin road reopened at 12:15 pm after a mudslide near the Namsi Khola bridge was cleared.
  • Vehicles and cargo trucks between Narayangadh and Pokhara have resumed movement.
  • Landslides at 11 locations have disrupted the Malekhu-Muglin section of the Prithvi Highway.
  • Authorities say the highway may reopen by evening if no major new landslide occurs.
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