KATHMANDU: The Nepali Army (NA) helicopter is to ferry fuel to operate the machines used in clearing the landslide debris off the blocked road in Manang district.
A meeting convened at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructures and Transport and attended by the representatives of the Nepali Army, people’s representatives of Manang where the roads were disrupted and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority took the decision to this effect.
The road and road sections in the district have been blocked by the debris of the landslides and flood triggered by the monsoon rain.
Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Basanta Kumar Nembang directed the concerned authority to take prompt action to resume traffic operation in the obstructed roads across the country including Manang district.
A total of 13 roads have been obstructed while 28 others have been partially obstructed due to the monsoon-induced flood and landslide, according to the Department of Roads.
Among the 56 highways and roads where traffic movement were affected due to the natural disasters since the entry of monsoon, vehicles have begun plying on 15 roads.
The NA team will fly Manang on Friday with technical team of the Department of Road and petroleum products to facilitate operation of the machines and clear off the blocked roads.
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