A dry landslide has obstructed the Yasok–Basagu–Uttare road in Panchthar, halting transport and supply services since Saturday evening.

The landslide struck the Deurali section, burying around a 15-metre stretch of the road from below and rendering it impassable.

The road is currently undergoing upgrading and blacktopping. Thakur Singh Nembang, vice-chair of the rural municipality, said the landslide near the construction site swept away part of the road, disrupting vehicular movement and transport services.

According to Nembang, efforts are underway to reopen the road by cutting a new track using three excavators. However, the difficult rocky terrain and the scale of the damage mean it may take up to three days to restore access.

All types of vehicles, including two-wheelers and four-wheelers, have been stranded due to the obstruction.