Landslide blocks Araniko highway in Panchkhal

Kathmandu: A landslide blocked the road in Panchkhal, Kavre, along the Araniko highway last night.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajkumar Shrestha, spokesperson for the District Police Office, the continuous rain triggered the landslide.

The landslide has covered about 150 meters of the road in Panchkhaal Municipality-8, halting traffic in both directions since 9 pm.

Small vehicles are being diverted through an alternative route, as stated by the police.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to ensure the safety of travellers and to restore normal traffic flow as soon as possible.