Landslides block Prithvi Highway, disrupting Tihar travel
Summary
A landslide at Ghoptebhir in Chitwan has blocked the Prithvi Highway, disrupting vehicles carrying passengers home for Tihar. Crews are working from both sides to clear debris and reopen the road to two-way traffic.
Key Points
- A landslide at Ghoptebhir in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-4, Chitwan, blocked the Prithvi Highway early Monday morning.
- Heavy equipment has been deployed from both the Kathmandu and Muglin sides to clear the debris and restore two-way traffic.
- Officials said the highway could reopen by 1pm if no further landslides occur, but repeated dry debris has slowed the work.
- Passengers travelling home for Tihar have been halted along the highway due to the disruption.
