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KATHMANDU, June 12: The East-West Highway has been blocked after floods washed away a diversion in Dumkibas, east of Nawalparasi.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Madhu Nepal from the District Police Office, the highway was blocked this morning after the diversion was washed away by the flood. He added that since the flood has not subsided, there is currently no possibility of immediate action to restore traffic.
Alternative route at Daunne–Dumkibas section also blocked due t...
Traffic on both sides has come to a halt after the river overflowed and swept away the diversion. Small vehicles are being rerouted through an alternative road via the Hongshi Cement gate and Sardi. However, cargo and large vehicles are currently lined up and halted on both sides, police said.
Authorities stated that vehicle movement will only resume after water levels recede and an inspection of the damaged diversion is conducted.
