Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

Seven sections of national highway blocked due to landslides



KATHMANDU: Seven sections of the national highway have been blocked by landslides across the country, while 244 road sections remain operational with one-way traffic, according to the Department of Roads.

The affected sections include:

NH09 of Madan Bhandari Highway in Pyuthan

Bhaluwang-Liwang-Rolpa-Madichour-Darbot section in Garjeni

Chatara-Mulghat-Majhitar-Amapu Danda-Ganeshchowk Highway in Morang, from Chatara Bridge to Barahkshetra

Galje section of Dhungeshwar-Manma-Nagma-Jumla Highway in Kalikot

Yalambar road section of Pushpalal Mid-Hill Highway in Panchthar

Tansen-Ridi-Korala Highway near Achcheswar Cave in Gulmi

Chorkhola road section in Salyan of Rapti Highway

These sections have been completely blocked due to the landslides, severely impacting transportation in these areas.

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