The Phungling-Kabeli road section of the Mechi Highway has been obstructed due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall on Thursday night.
Several landslides have occurred from Sesambu to Khaharekhola section of the road.
Supervisor of the Road Division Office, Ilam, Nabin Upreti said that seven landslides have occurred from Khokse to Khaharekhola section.
He said that efforts are being made to clear the debris from early morning today.
Upreti said that they are working to resume the vehicular movement by today itself.
Police said that vehicles en route to Panchthar, Ilam, Jhapa and other destinations have been stranded halfway after the road disruption.
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