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Narayangadh-Muglin road reopens while Prithvi Highway clearance continues

The Narayangadh-Muglin road resumed operations following a mudslide clearance, whereas eleven spots on the Prithvi Highway remain blocked.

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  • The Narayangadh-Muglin road reopened at 12:15 pm following a morning mudslide clearance.
  • Eleven locations on the Malekhu-Muglin stretch of the Prithvi Highway remain blocked.
  • Officials expect Prithvi Highway traffic to resume by evening if no new slides occur.

Traffic movement along the Narayangadh-Muglin route resumed at 12:15 pm on Sunday after an earlier mudslide disrupted transit. According to the Chitwan Road Division Office, the debris had accumulated near the Namshi Khola bridge at approximately 7:55 am, prompting immediate clearance work by teams on the ground. While the Narayangadh-Muglin section is operational, the Malekhu-Muglin stretch of the Prithvi Highway remains obstructed at eleven different locations due to persistent rainfall. Landslides involving mud, rocks, and fallen trees have affected travel, with specific disruptions noted around Fishling, Chumlingtar, and Dharapani. Engineers report that approximately 200 metres of road across three spots near Fishling are covered by debris, alongside pavement cracks and damage spanning about 50 metres across two locations in Dharapani. Additional blockages occurred near Benighat Bazaar and Krishnabhir. Authorities anticipate that traffic on the Prithvi Highway could resume by evening, provided no further major landslips occur. Clearance operations remain active across all affected trouble spots under the supervision of the Road Division Office.

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