Snowfall disrupts traffic along Tribhuvan Highway

MAKAWANPUR: Heavy snowfall that has been taking place in Simbhanjyang and Aghor areas since last night obstructed vehicular movement along Tribhuvan Highway. The traffic along the highway has been disrupted since 2:00 am this morning, the Area Police Office in Palung said. Mayor of Thaha Municipality, Labsher Bista, said it was difficult to clear the snow as the areas witnessed heavy snowfall coupled with rain. The vehicles heading to Kathmandu from Hetauda are stranded at Aghor area of Tribhuvan Highway. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jayashwor Rimal at Makawanpur District Police Office said preparations were ongoing to resume the traffic. READ ALSO:

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