Rain disrupts Mid-Hill Highway

Rukum Purba: Rainfall on Saturday evening disrupted traffic along the Mid-Hill Highway in Rukum Purba. Heavy rain, followed by debris flows at several locations, blocked the highway.

According to the Chief Assistant Sub-Inspector at the 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 Dhaunne 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 travelling along these routes unless necessary.

Meanwhile, the power supply in Rukum Purba has been cut off since around 6:00 pm on Saturday. The rain, accompanied by hailstones, has also caused damage to wheat crops.