Vehicular movement affected along different highways due to monsoon-induced disasters

Summary

Vehicular movement has been disrupted on various highways in Nepal due to landslides, soil erosion, and debris caused by monsoon rains, resulting in road closures and blockages.

Key Points
  • Vehicular movement along several highways in Nepal has been affected by monsoon-induced disasters since early Friday morning.
  • The BP Highway section from Khurkot to Katunjebensi was closed overnight due to flooding risk.
  • The Mechi Highway in Ilam Municipality-9 is completely blocked due to muddy roads from continuous rainfall.
  • Landslides have blocked sections of the Saljhandi–Dhorpatan road in Arghakhanchi and the Araniko Highway in Sindhupalchowk.
  • Vehicular movement resumed on the Kanti Highway after debris clearance in Makawanpur district.
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