A landslide has blocked the Malekhu-Muglin section of the Prithvi Highway since Monday night. The landslide occurred at Badaremod in ward 10 of Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality, halting traffic in both directions.

According to the District Police Office, Dhading, clearance work has already started, but could take the whole day.

Police have urged the public to use alternative roads.

Last Friday, a landslide at Tuinkhola along the Narayanghat-Muglin section blocked traffic for nearly three days.