KATHMANDU: The Karnali Highway has once again been obstructed due to landslides, severely affecting transportation. The road has been completely blocked at Gagnekhola and Esmod in Shubhkalika Rural Municipality-1, Kalikot District, according to Bir Bahadur GT, Public Information Officer at the Jumla-based Road Division Office.

Continuous landslides have significantly hampered mobility along the highway, making travel extremely difficult. The Road Division Office has advised travelers to check road conditions before attempting to travel due to the hazardous situation.

The situation has become more complicated because of the continuous severe rainfall, making it difficult to remove the debris. The traffic jam has left both cars and passengers stranded.

While the situation is being addressed by the authorities, travelers are advised to proceed with caution and to be aware of the present state of the roads before beginning their journey.