Jomsom–Kagbeni road collapses, traffic completely halted
Summary
The Jomsom–Kagbeni road in Mustang has collapsed due to continuous rainfall-caused landslides, completely halting traffic on the route.
Key Points
- Continuous rainfall caused the Jomsom–Kagbeni road section to collapse under the Kaligandaki Corridor.
- About 50 meters of the blacktopped road at Panda Khola has caved in, stopping all vehicular movement.
- Landslides and mudslides at multiple points have blocked the road, suspending traffic from Jomsom to Kagbeni, Muktinath, and Upper Mustang.
- Authorities halted all vehicle movement at Jomsom due to dangerous road conditions and the ongoing risk of further collapses.
