Landslides, floods disrupt traffic on major highways across provinces

Summary

Continuous rain, floods, and landslides have caused traffic disruptions on major highways across Nepal, with several road sections blocked or operating one-way as of July.

Key Points
  • Continuous rain has caused floods and landslides disrupting major highways across Nepal.
  • The Mechi Highway in Ilam has been blocked completely since July 7 due to landslides.
  • Mid-Hill Highway in Bhojpur and Kaligandaki Corridor in Gulmi are operating under one-way traffic.
  • BP Highway traffic is restricted as a precaution; Kanti Lokpath and Karnali Highway have resumed full operations.
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