INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9Five sections of different highways that were obstructed due to
recent rain-induced floods and landslides have yet to be opened.
Death toll from recent floods and landslides reaches 233,
17 sections of various highways remain blocked
According to the Nepal Police sources, more than four dozen road
sections blocked by floods and landslides have been opened and five roads are still completely obstructed.Eight other road sections have
been opened one-way, the police informed
Deputy Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki, also the central spokesperson of Nepal Police, said efforts were underway to clear the blocked
road.
As per their information, the Charshayabesi section of the BP Highway at Roshi in Kavrepalanchowk, which has been
closed since September 27, has been completely halted.The Bhakure of the same highway, Seleghat of Manthali municipality-6 of Ramechhap,
Ramechhap-Sindhuli-Khurkot of Bhotekoshi, Barhabise-Tatopani road of Bhotekoshi and Baluwatar section of Jaya Prithvi Highway of Bajhang
have been completely blocked.According to police, Lele-Tikabhairab of Godavari, Tinghare of Mid-Hill Highway of Tahrathum, Ramite of Mechi
Highway at Panthar Phidim and Kanti Lokthap of Bhimphedi have been opened unilaterally.The Kaldhunga section of the BP Highway at Roshi,
Ghumaune, Hanumangadhi Keraghari section and the Benighat Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway have also been opened one-way
So far, 246 people have died in the disaster
18 people are still missing.
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