CHITWAN: A dry landslide at Ghoptebhir in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-4 of Chitwan district blocked both-way traffic along the Prithvi Highway early Monday morning, disrupting travel on one of the country’s major road corridors.
The landslide occurred at around 5:00 am when debris suddenly slid down from the hillside above the road, bringing vehicular movement to a complete halt, said Chandra Bhushan Yadav, information officer at the District Police Office, Chitwan.
Police personnel and a team from the Road Division Office have been mobilised to remove the accumulated debris and restore traffic movement, Yadav said. The clearance operation is expected to take around one to two hours.
The obstruction has affected vehicles travelling in both directions along the highway, which serves as a vital transport link between Kathmandu and major destinations in western Nepal.
Authorities have urged motorists to remain cautious and follow instructions from traffic police until the road is fully cleared and normal movement resumes.
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