DHADING: With continuous rainfall taking place, 16 locations in the Dhading section of the Prithvi Highway and Tribhuvan Highway are at risk of landslides.

A joint inspection by the District Disaster Management Committee and the technical team today identified high risk of landslides and road collapses at 16 locations on major highways leading into the federal capital.

Superintendent of Police Bheshraj Rijal of the District Police Office requested everyone to stay safe in their respective locations as travelling on the highway is not currently feasible.

He stated that the highest risk was observed in Jawangkhola of Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality–10.

Similarly, other high-risk locations are Jhyaple Khola (old landslide area), the tunnel route, Charkilo (road eroded), Satkilo, Kamere Bhir, Mahesh Dobhan (possibility of mudslide and inundation of road), Chiraudi Bridge, Jarekhet Bridge, Galaundi Bridge, Parewa Bhir, Hilltop Turn, Bandare Mod, Krishna Bhir and Laltin Bazar.

According to the disaster management team, there is an immediate risk of landslides in other high-risk areas if the rain persists. It has been reported that vehicles currently stranded at locations where landslides have occurred have been sent towards their destination after clearing the road.

Chief District Officer Bijaya Raj Subedi informed that vehicles have been prevented from entering the risk-prone area and only emergency vehicles are allowed to move under the supervision of the security forces.

The District Disaster Management Committee Dhading has stated that risk reduction work is continuously being carried out in collaboration with the technicians of the Department of Roads, the police and local bodies.