The Ridi-Tamghas road section of the Madan Bhandari Highway has been completely obstructed due to a landslide at Bakhre cliff in Rurukshetra Rural Municipality-3 of Gulmi district this morning following a continuous rainfall.
The landslide, which brought down large rocks, has completely blocked vehicular movement, according to the District Police Office, Gulmi.
Vehicular movement on both sides has come to a standstill, leaving passengers and vehicles stranded. Efforts to clear the landslide depositions have been initiated, said Ganga Bahadur Saru, the Information Officer at the District Police Office.
He added that the debris will be cleared immediately after the rain stops.
Likewise, DSP Saru urged the general public and riders to use the alternative route until the debris is cleared.