Dry landslides blocks Kaligandaki Corridor

Summary

A dry landslide has blocked the Kaligandaki Corridor road again in Gulmi, stranding vehicles and passengers traveling toward Palpa, Butwal, Baglung and Parbat. Authorities said debris could not be cleared overnight because rocks and landslide material were still falling.

Key Points
  • The Kaligandaki Corridor road was blocked again after a dry landslide at Rakse in Ward No. 2 of Kaligandaki Rural Municipality, Gulmi.
  • The route had been open for only three days before the latest blockage.
  • Authorities said the debris could not be cleared at night because rocks and landslide material were still falling.
  • Vehicles and passengers heading toward Palpa, Butwal, Baglung and Parbat were stranded mid-journey.
Article image