Landslides block Karnali Highway
Summary
Continuous rainfall has caused landslides and flooding that blocked several sections of the Karnali Highway, cutting off road access in parts of Kalikot, Dailekh, and Jumla, with clearance efforts underway.
Key Points
- Landslides triggered by continuous rainfall have blocked several sections of the Karnali Highway.
- Road access to Dailekh has been cut off since yesterday evening due to landslides.
- Flooding in the Phugad river along the Karnali Corridor has obstructed traffic, affecting motorcycles and small vehicles.
- The Narayanghat–Muglin section reopened after a dry landslide was cleared at Tuinkhola in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality.
