01 Jul 2021 | 03:55 AM UTC
Nepal: Landslides block sections of Prithvi Highway in Tanahun District, Gandaki Province, as of July 1
Landslides block sections of Prithvi Highway in Tanahun, Gandaki Province, Nepal as of July 1. Confirm route conditions; disruptions likely.
Event
Landslides due to heavy rains have blocked sections of the Prithvi Highway (H04) in Tanahun District, Gandaki Province, as of July 1. Affected areas include Chhirkan and Ghansikuwa.
Regional ground transport disruptions are likely as authorities remove debris and conduct repair works on any damaged parts of the highway. Lingering transport disruptions are possible through early July even after traffic resumes along the route. Alternative roadways may experience increased traffic and associated delays. Supply chain disruptions could occur in the event of prolonged closures.
The affected area is around 40 km (25 miles) southeast of Pokhara, Gandaki Province, and about 31 km (19 miles) north-northwest of Bharatpur, Bagmati Province.
Advice
Monitor local media for updates on road status. Confirm road status and seek alternative routes to reach destinations in the affected area; allow additional travel time. Plan accordingly for commercial trucking disruptions and delivery delays if routing freight through the region.
