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Landslide blocks Prithvi Highway
Efforts to clear the road underway amid continuous rainfall.
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Ramesh Kumar Paudel
Published at : September 6, 2024
Updated at : September 6, 2024 09:14
Chitwan
A landslide at Ghoptebhir in ward 4 of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality near Kurintar, has blocked the Prithvi Highway on Friday morning.
According to Police Inspector Laxman KC of the District Police Office, Chitwan the road was obstructed by a mudslide at around 7:30 am.
He said efforts to clear the landslide are underway in coordination with the Road Division Office.
Chitwan has been experiencing light rain since the morning.
Ramesh Kumar Paudel
Ramesh Kumar Paudel is the Chitwan correspondent for Kantipur Publications.
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