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.