Landslide risk persists along Chitwan-Kathmandu road

Summary

Landslides along the Narayanghat-Muglin road and Prithvi Highway near Chitwan, Tanahun, and Dhading continue to disrupt travel, with authorities urging patience and offering discounted hotel stays for affected passengers.

Key Points
  • Landslides are occurring along the Narayanghat-Muglin road at Tuinkhola and Kalikhola, and near Fishling on the Prithvi Highway.
  • Similar landslide incidents have also been reported in Tanahun and Dhading sections of the highway.
  • The exact reopening time of the road remains uncertain due to ongoing risks.
  • Chitwan district authorities arranged 75 percent discounted hotel rooms for stranded travellers and set up 14 holding spaces for parked vehicles.
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