Kaligandaki Corridor reopens after three-day landslide blockage

Summary

The Kaligandaki Corridor in Baglung, blocked by a landslide for three days, has reopened, resuming vehicular movement towards Mustang, Butwal, Bhairahawa, and Sunauli.

Key Points
  • The Kaligandaki Corridor was blocked by a landslide at Kalakhola, Baglung Municipality-12 on Friday evening.
  • The road was reopened on the morning of August 9 after debris was cleared using heavy machinery.
  • The landslide cut off the southern part of Baglung district, affecting travel along a national pride project corridor.
  • Heavy rainfall and recurring landslides hindered clearing efforts during the night, but the road was cleared by morning.
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