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Prithvi Highway landslide and ongoing weather disruptions

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A major landslide and road subsidence at Krishnabhir on the Nagdhunga–Muglin route of the Prithvi Highway caused a complete blockage of the critical connection between Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal. The damage, triggered by Trishuli River flooding and subsequent erosion, initially led officials to suggest that permanent repairs could take approximately one year. The closure disrupted local businesses and raised concerns in Kathmandu regarding potential shortages and price increases for essential goods. By mid-September, authorities moved to restore access by constructing a 300-metre bypass track. As of However, persistent heavy rainfall has continued to destabilize the region. On September 15, construction entered its final phase, involving gravelling, slope cutting, and 25, a gabion wall supporting the installation old section of roadside drainage and pipes. Engineer Ishwar Nepal reported that 40 to 50 workers and several heavy machines were engaged the Prithvi Highway at Krishnabhir collapsed. This failure has placed the site. newly constructed bypass track at risk. While trial runs with a small number the Department of vehicles occurred on a Sunday, Roads reported no immediate visible issues with the route remained closed to slope above the general public, with regular traffic expected to resume on September 17, pending favorable weather. However, subsequent heavy rainfall has introduced new risks current operational road, local officials have warned of landslides and floods across Nepal’s major road networks. In Chitwan “extreme danger” and Dhading, authorities implemented full stops on vehicle movement on certain sections of advised against traveling along the Prithvi Highway due to landslides. Other regional restrictions include night-time travel bans on route. This follows previous damage caused by floods in the BP Highway, Kanti Highway, Bhotekoshi and the Bhainse-Bhimphedi-Deurali-Kulekhani road. Trishuli rivers in late August. The Department of Tourism has issued a travel advisory urging domestic and foreign visitors to exercise extreme caution due to ongoing weather volatility. volatility continues to impact regional road safety and infrastructure stability.

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  1. 2026-09-25 05:49 UTC Prithvi Highway landslide and ongoing weather disruptions
  2. 2026-09-25 04:22 UTC Prithvi Highway landslide and ongoing weather disruptions
  3. 2026-09-15 07:05 UTC Prithvi Highway landslide and closure in Nepal

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