Key Takeaways:

  • A dry landslide has blocked the Kaligandaki Corridor in Gulmi
  • Traffic has been completely suspended since Wednesday night
  • Vehicles travelling to Palpa, Butwal, Baglung, Parbat, Myagdi and Pokhara have been affected
  • Police and local authorities are working to clear the debris and restore traffic
  • No casualties have been reported so far
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 12

Vehicular movement along the Kaligandaki Corridor has come to a complete halt after a dry landslide blocked the roadway at Kaligandaki Rural Municipality-2 on Wednesday night.

The obstruction has stranded vehicles travelling between Gulmi and destinations including Palpa, Butwal, Baglung, Parbat, Myagdi and Pokhara, disrupting movement along one of the region's key transport corridors.

According to police, a team led by an assistant sub-inspector from the Purtighat Police Post was deployed to the site after the landslide was reported.

Authorities said efforts were under way to clear the debris and restore traffic in coordination with Kaligandaki Rural Municipality and local police units.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Birendra Bir Bishwakarma said machinery and personnel had been mobilised to reopen the road as soon as possible.

Officials have not reported any casualties or property damage linked to the landslide.