Landslides block roads connecting Kathmandu at three locations

Summary

Landslides at three points on highways connecting Kathmandu to Pokhara and Chitwan have blocked roads and stranded vehicles since Saturday morning.

Key Points
  • Highways linking Pokhara and Chitwan to Kathmandu blocked at three points due to landslides.
  • Two landslides occurred along the Prithvi Highway and one along the Narayangadh–Muglin road section.
  • Traffic has been halted since early Saturday morning with vehicles stranded on these roads.
  • Efforts are underway to clear landslide debris at Tuinkhola, Ghopte Bhir, and Paanidhara locations.
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