Mustang, July 16: The Kagbeni-Korala road under the national pride project, Jomsom-Korala road, which connects the north and south of the district, has been blocked due to a landslide.
According to the District Police Office of Mustang, the Korala road has been blocked since early this morning after a landslide, along with rocks, fell onto the road in Manebhir following last night’s rainfall.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Chhiring Kippa Lama of the District Police Office said the road was blocked after a landslide with rocks fell from above the road in the Manebhir area of Korala road, about 200 metres north of Kagkhola located in Kagbeni.
He stated that necessary human resources along with bulldozers has been sent to clear the road which has been blocked for some time. After the Kagbeni-Korala road was blocked in Mustang, vehicles commuting to Upper Mustang have been halted. Lama said a landslide has caused large boulders to fall from above, and it may take some time to clear the road.
He mentioned that the landslide removal work was carried out to allow the immediate use of motorcycles and light vehicles. With the rain last night in Mustang, the water level of the Kali Gandaki River has risen significantly. The district administration office has urged the settlements in the coastal areas to remain alert.
