Lamjung, Sept 1: Landslide has obstructed the Dumre-Besisahar road following incessant rains. The landslide occurred this morning at Udipur of Besisahar Municipality-1, blocking the road, said Thaneshwar Chapain, the Information Officer at the District Police Office Lamjung.
According to him, a big landslide
has taken place at Udipur, depositing large quantity of mud and rocks on the
road. It has been difficult to remove the landslide debris as the landslide
amidst continuous rain.
Vehicles heading towards various
destinations, including Tanahun, Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan and vice-versa
have been stranded following obstruction of the road. It is said landslide
started occurring at this place frequently since three years back.
People of Manang also use this road
as it is a major roadway connecting Manang to the rest of the country. (RSS)