Jumla, Aug 11: The Karnali Highway that was obstructed due to torrential rain-triggered landslides has come into operation.
The Surkhet-Jumla road section has
been opened since this morning after the landslide at Pili, Kalyankhola and
Birtamode of Kalikot was removed.
Information officer at the
Jumla-based Road Division Office Bir Bahadur GT said the highway has become fully
operational after the removal of landslide debris.
It has been difficult to upgrade
the highway from time to time due to lack of adequate budget, he said, adding
that the road has been repaired by optimally utilizing available resources and
means.
Locals have demanded immediate
up-gradation of the road. (RSS)