Works have begun to remove landslide debris at the Tuin Khola section along the Narayangadh-Muglin road, following a major landslide that occurred on Tuesday afternoon at around 4:30 pm. It is said that it will take two days to restore the route. 

According to Narayan Lamichhane, Chief of the Division Road Office, Bharatpur, the debris removal efforts are being carried out with the help of two loaders, one excavator, and one vacuole. An additional excavator has been requested from Damauli to support the ongoing work.

The landslide has got deposited along the 160 meters section of the roadway. Officials have also warned that the current condition of the site indicates a risk of further small- to medium-scale mudslides from above.

Although minor mudslides had been occurring since Friday, the massive landslide on Tuesday brought traffic to a complete standstill.

A large number of container trucks remain stuck, while passenger buses have been diverted to alternative routes.

Alternative routes for travelers 

The Division Office Chitwan has urged those in need of travelling via the route to use alternative routes. 

As it was updated, light vehicles can pass through Jutpani to Malekhu of Dhading via Shaktikhor and Mayatar. Likewise, light vehicles are passable from Hetauda to Dakshinkali via Bhainse, Kulekhani and Sisneri. 

Similarly, large vehicles heading towards Kathmandu from the east can use the Kanti Lokpath route via Hetauda and Gingan, reaching Battedanda and exiting at Satdobato in Lalitpur. 

Likewise, both large and small vehicles can travel to Pokhara via Butwal. The Kaligandaki Corridor route can be used for operating small vehicles. The office has suggested that it is possible to travel from Gaindakot to Bhimad in Tanahun and Rampur in Palpa.