4 May 2020, Chitwan
The Narayangadh-Mulgin section of the road, which had come to a halt due to landslides triggered by rainfall, has resumed partially.
According to District Police Office, Chitwan’s spokesperson Ek Narayan Koirala, the traffic along the route reopened one-way after 40 minutes of the obstruction.
The landslides occurred at 10:20 am following the incessant rain since last night struck the highway section, forcing the suspension of vehicular movement.
Works are underway to clear off the landslide debris.
It will take a time to make the route ready for two-way traffic, the authorities shared.
