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Floods, landslides disrupt roads in Gandaki, Karnali

According to Nepal Police, the Beni-Jomsom road section is operating on a one-way basis following a landslide at Baisari in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-2, Myagdi.
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KATHMANDU, Oct. 22: Floods and landslides have disrupted several road sections in Gandaki and Karnali provinces.



According to Nepal Police, the Beni-Jomsom road section is operating on a one-way basis following a landslide at Baisari in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-2, Myagdi.


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Similarly, floods have disrupted roads in wards 2, 3 and 4, as well as the Nayapul area in Gorkha. The road connecting Arughat to Dharche remains completely blocked after a bridge at Sothigaun was washed away.


Traffic at Nayapul in Arughat Rural Municipality-1, Gorkha, has also been affected by flooding, with only light vehicles able to pass.


Likewise, the Karnali Highway is operating on a one-way basis following a landslide at Oilise in Barahatal Rural Municipality-5, Surkhet.


Police said efforts were underway to reopen the disrupted roads and urged travelers to exercise caution while using the affected routes.

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