Nepal: Landslides block sections of Siddhartha Highway in Palpa District as of June 15

Event

Major landslides have blocked sections of the Siddhartha Highway (H10) in Palpa District and parts of Syangja District as of June 15. Officials have closed the thoroughfare traffic in both directions as repairs are being made. Lingering regional ground transport disruptions are likely after traffic resumes along the route, which provides the main ground transportation link between Pokhara and areas along the Indian border. Alternative roadways may experience increased traffic and associated delays.

Advice

Seek updated information about weather and road conditions before driving or routing shipments through mountainous terrain in affected areas. Confirm regional ground transport arrangements. Plan accordingly for commercial trucking disruptions and delivery delays if routing freight through the region.