Khadbari-Kimathanka Road Completely Blocked Due to Dry Landslide

On Friday, a dry landslide occurred in Sirek, Ward No. 4 of Bhotkhola Rural Municipality in Sankhuwasabha, completely obstructing the Khadbari-Kimathanka road section. The landslide buried approximately 15 meters of the road, causing significant distress for local residents of the Bhotkhola area and travelers. According to the District Police Office, efforts to clear the road are underway with the deployment of necessary equipment in coordination with local authorities and security agencies.

The landslide was triggered by a large fall of rocks, soil, and debris from a steep slope above the road on Friday afternoon, halting all traffic along this route. Passengers and vehicles using this road were notably affected. Kumarpramad Mainali, Deputy Superintendent of Police and head of the District Police Office, stated that although police teams were immediately dispatched to the site following reports of the landslide, the movement of debris has not fully ceased, preventing the reopening of the road.

The Khadbari-Kimathanka road is a key transportation link connecting the northern region of the district to the district headquarters. The road closure has impacted local residents, travelers, and cargo vehicles carrying essential goods in the Bhotkhola area. Ram Bahadur Gurung, head of the North-South Koshi Road Project, noted an increase in dry landslide incidents along the steep slopes near the road in recent times. He urged travelers to exercise extreme caution due to the ongoing risk of falling rocks and unstable terrain. Currently, the project office, local authorities, and security bodies are coordinating to deploy necessary machinery and clear the landslide debris.