Authorities urge public to avoid Narayanghat-Muglin road and Prithvi Highway amid landslide risk
Summary
Authorities have advised the public to avoid the Narayanghat-Muglin road and Prithvi Highway due to increased landslide risk triggered by continuous rainfall, causing frequent blockages and traffic disruptions.
Key Points
- Authorities have advised against non-essential travel on the Narayanghat-Muglin road and Prithvi Highway due to landslide risks.
- Continuous rainfall has triggered fresh landslides at Tuinkhola and between Muglin and Malekhu.
- Frequent mudslides have caused intermittent blockages despite debris clearing efforts.
- These routes are critical corridors connecting Kathmandu and Pokhara to the East-West Highway with heavy daily traffic.