Landslide disrupts Hetauda-Kulekhani Road

HETAUDA: The landslide triggered by incessant rain last night has disrupted Hetauda-Kulekhani road at Sisneri VDC-3, Bhalutar.

According to Makawanpur District Police Office, the Tribhuvan highway is being used as an alternative route from Hetauda to Kathmandu via Kulekhani since this morning.

Preparation is underway to reopen Kathmandu-Hetauda-Kathmandu transport services from this afternoon after clearing the landslide from the road, said Chief District Officer Ram Prasad Thapaliya.

A total of 750 Tata Sumo jeeps operate along the Hetauda-Kulekhani road section on a daily basis.

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