NAWALPUR, July 8: The Narayangarh-Butwal section of the East-West Highway has been blocked due to the damage caused by continuous rainfall in the region.
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According to Dilip Kumar Giri, spokesperson and Deputy Superintendent of Police of the district, the road section of Kawasoti Thana Chowk in Nawalparasi was blocked following a flood in the area.
The work to clear the obstructed highway is currently underway, Giri said. Preparations are being made to construct a diversion to allow the passing of small vehicles as heavy and large vehicles are asked to stop for a while, he said. The obstruction of the road section has caused a long line of vehicles on the East-West Highway, he added.
