Chitwan, November 9, 2026 — Traffic along the Mugling-Malekhu section of the Prithvi Highway has resumed in both directions after a nine-hour disruption caused by a dry landslide.
The blockage occurred at Ghoptebhir in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-4, Chitwan, after dry debris fell onto the road.
Chitwan District Police Office Chief, Superintendent of Police Rameshwar Paudel, confirmed that vehicles began moving through the affected section from around 2:15 pm.
He said vehicles that had remained stranded since early morning were now able to travel in both directions.
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