Mechi Highway obstructed
Summary
Torrential rain and landslides have obstructed key road sections along the Mechi Highway, severing connectivity between Ilam and Jhapa. Cyclone 'Montha' is expected to affect the region's weather.
Key Points
- Torrential rain has obstructed the Ilam-Rajduwali section of the Mechi Highway, leading to a vehicle ban.
- The alternative Tilkeni-Simalgola-Shilpur road is also blocked due to rain and landslides.
- The Mechi Corridor has been closed since early last year due to a collapsed concrete bridge at Maikhola.
- Cyclone 'Montha' developing in the Bay of Bengal is expected to impact the weather in Ilam and surrounding areas from October 30 to November 1.
