Bharatpur, July 11 : The East-west highway has been obstructed in Gaindakot section of east Nawalparasi, after a diversion was washed away by a flash flood.
The flooded stream in Thumsi in ward no. 9 of Gaidakot municipality swept away the culvert over the diversion, leading to a halt in traffic along the highway. Continuous rainfall and subsequent flood has obstructed traffic after the diversion was swept away, police inspector at the Area Police Office, Gaindakot Chandra Bahadur Thapa said.
The section remains obstructed since 4:00 am this morning. As a result, travelers have been stranded.
The diversion was constructed by the China State Construction, the Chinese company working on the upgrading and expansion of the Narayangadh-Butwal road section. The company is now working to build a new diversion, police said.
Do not make expressions casting dout on election: EC
14 Apr, 2022CM Bhatta says may New Year 2079 BS inspire positive thinking
14 Apr, 2022Three new cases, 44 recoveries in 24 hours
14 Apr, 2022689 climbers of 84 teams so far acquire permits for climbing various peaks this spring season
14 Apr, 2022How the rising cost of living crisis is impacting Nepal
14 Apr, 2022US military confirms an interstellar meteor collided with Earth
14 Apr, 2022Valneva Covid vaccine approved for use in UK
14 Apr, 2022Chair Prachanda highlights need of unity among Maoist, Communist forces
14 Apr, 2022Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt: Bollywood toasts star couple on wedding
14 Apr, 2022President Bhandari confers decorations (Photo Feature)
14 Apr, 2022