Rainfall on Saturday evening disrupted traffic along the Mid-Hill Highway in Rukum Purba. 

According to Chief Assistant Sub-Inspector at Traffic Police Office in the district, Bir Bahadur Thapa, auxiliary routes connected to the highway were also obstructed. Mudflows were reported in areas including Dhaulapahira, Kandabagar, Kimukot, Suntalabari, Saipatung, Kankri and Sita, while landslides affected two locations in Muru.

The Daunne route has also been blocked following the landslides. 

Efforts are underway to clear the debris using an excavator provided by Bhume Rural Municipality. Authorities have urged the public to avoid traveling along these routes unless absolutely necessary.

Meanwhile, power supply in Rukum Purba has been cut off since around 6 pm on Saturday. 

The rain, accompanied by hailstones, has also caused damage to wheat crops.