Mechi Highway obstructed
Summary
Heavy rain has blocked the Ilam-Rajduwali road section of Mechi Highway, disrupting vehicle movement and severing road connectivity between Ilam and Jhapa. Cyclone Montha is expected to impact weather in the region soon.
Key Points
- Torrential rain has obstructed the Ilam-Rajduwali section along Mechi Highway, banning vehicles until further notice.
- Alternative route Tilkeni-Simalgola-Shilpur road is also blocked due to rain and landslides.
- Mechi Corridor (Kechana-Kanchenjunga road) has been closed since early October last year due to a collapsed bridge.
- Cyclone 'Montha' from Bay of Bengal is forecasted to affect weather in Ilam and surrounding areas from October 30 to November 1.
