A major flood triggered by continuous rainfall has completely blocked the Burtibang–Rukum East section of the Mid-Hill (Pushpalal) Highway in Baglung district.
The flood, which occurred on Sunday night, originated from the Kalapaira Khola (stream) in Nisikhola Rural Municipality-4, according to Ward Chair Tikanidhi Paudel.
As a result, vehicles traveling from Rukum East toward Kathmandu and Pokhara have been stranded at Kalapaira. Similarly, traffic heading to Rukum East and Rolpa via Nisi and Valkot from Burtibang has been halted at Kanabagar.
Local authorities, in coordination with highway management officials, are working to restore at least partial access to the route. However, multiple landslides and fallen trees have severely worsened the situation. Continuous rainfall is causing debris to flow onto the road, hampering recovery efforts.
“There hasn’t been such a significant flood here before,” said Ward Chair Paudel. “Vehicular movement has come to a complete halt. We are trying to open at least one lane, but due to the extent of the damage, it will take time to fully reopen the route.”
In addition to the highway closure, all rural roads in Nisikhola remain disrupted due to landslides caused by ongoing rainfall.
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