Cruise Ship Being Removed After Being Washed Away by Narayani Flood

Summary

A cruise ship washed away by the Narayani flood is being removed with a crane after getting stuck under the Narayani bridge near Gaindakot. The blockage disrupted traffic on the bridge and affected movement along the East-West Highway.

Key Points
  • The cruise ship was washed away by floodwaters and stuck on the Gaindakot side of the Narayani bridge on Sunday.
  • A crane was used on Monday to remove the house-sized vessel from under the bridge.
  • Traffic on the Narayani bridge was fully halted after the ship became lodged beneath it.
  • Movement on the East-West Highway was also affected because the bridge connecting Bharatpur and Gaindakot was blocked.
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