Most roads in Sudurpaschim Province blocked due to landslides

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
DHANGADI, JUNE 30Most roads in the hills of Sudurpaschim Province have been
obsturcted following today's rainfall and landslides.
3 killed, 13 hurt, 28 missing in floods, landslides
Normal to below normal rainfall predicted over most parts of South Asia this monsoon
In Darchula, Gokuleshwor-Darchula Highway has been
obstructed at a number of points in Shailyashikhar Municipality and Malikarjun Rural Municipality due to landslides caused by this morning's
rainfall
Likewise, the Jayaprithvi Highway that connects Baitadi to Bajhang, has been obsturcted at a number of places, while various sections of
other roads have also been obstructed.In Achham, Kachareti Khola-Mangalsen-Sanfe road section has been obstructed; in Baitadi, the main road
has sustained damage in Sunarya due to landslide. Meanwhile, attempts to clear the debris and open the obstructed roads are
said to be on
According to the province police office, damage to the roads has affected all short- and long-route vehicles
The office has further informed that attempts are under way to open the roads but the efforts are being hampered by frequent landslides.A
version of this article appears in the print on July 01, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.
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