The Jayprithvi Highway has been obstructed due to a landslide triggered by the incessant rainfall.

The debris deposited on the road disrupted vehicular movement since early this morning.

Spokesperson at the District Police Office, Balram Pandeya, informed that the Highway was blocked due to the landslide at Ramilapur of Sigas Rural Municipality-9.

The passengers have been stranded following the traffic disruption.

However, efforts are on to remove the debris for reopening the busy highway in Sudurpaschim Province, the police added.