Transport resumes in Khandbari-Kimathanka Road

Summary

Transport on the Khandbari-Kimathanka road has resumed after a landslide blocked the route for three months. The Nepali Army cleared massive boulders in Sankhuwasabha using controlled explosives, restoring a key link to China.

Key Points
  • The Khandbari-Kimathanka road has reopened after being closed for three months due to a landslide in Chhumsur, Bhotkhola Rural Municipality-2.
  • The Nepali Army used controlled explosives to break up large boulders and clear the debris blocking the road.
  • The route is an important trade corridor connecting Nepal and China and had suffered repeated disruptions from natural disasters.
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