Landslide blocks Nagma-Gamgadhi road, halting all traffic to Rara Lake

Summary

Traffic on the Nagma-Gamgadhi road to Rara Lake in Karnali is halted due to a landslide near Bagbazar, Jumla, with efforts underway to clear the blockage.

Key Points
  • A landslide near Bagbazar in ward 7 of Hima Rural Municipality, Jumla, blocked the Nagma-Gamgadhi road.
  • The road is the main route to Rara Lake, a significant tourist destination in Karnali.
  • Vehicles with tourists have been stranded on the road due to the blockage.
  • Heavy machinery and personnel are deployed by the Road Division Office to clear the debris and reopen the road.
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