Gorkha, Nov 14: A massive dry landslide struck Thado Bharyang in Dharche Rural Municipality-1 of northern Gorkha on Saturday morning.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Raj Kumar Shrestha, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Gorkha, the landslide occurred at around 8:30 am when a large mass of earth and debris slid down a hill across the Budhi Gandaki River.
Following reports of the incident, a four-member police team led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Rishiram Yadav was dispatched from the Jagat Police Post to assess the situation.
Locals reported hearing a loud rumbling noise as the landslide came down, generating a massive cloud of dust that spread across the surrounding area.
DSP Shrestha said the landslide had not blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, adding that there was no immediate threat to downstream settlements.
Police said precautionary measures were being taken in view of the possibility of further landslides and potential risks to the river, nearby settlements and roads.
