KATHMANDU: Vehicular movement along the Mugling-Narayangadh highway has been completely disrupted after a dry landslide struck near Mugling Bazaar in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-5 of Chitwan on Tuesday morning.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Chandra Bhushan Yadav of the Chitwan District Police Office, the landslide occurred suddenly, forcing authorities to halt traffic in both directions.
Police said coordination is underway with the Department of Roads to clear the debris and reopen the highway.
Authorities estimate it will take at least two hours to remove the landslide and restore traffic.
The road closure has left thousands of passengers and vehicles stranded on both sides of the highway.
Comment