Collapsed culvert blocks East-West Highway in Kanchanpur due to heavy rain

KATHMANDU: A culvert along the East-West Highway in Bedkot Municipality-7, Kanchanpur, collapsed due to incessant rain, completely blocking vehicle movement on the highway. The incident occurred near Sudachowk on Sunday night, where flooding in the river caused the collapse.

The police have reported a traffic standstill at Sudachowk on Mahendra Highway, forcing passengers to seek alternative routes. Additionally, heavy rain has inundated most settlements in Kanchanpur and Kailali, exacerbating the situation.