GANDAKI PROVINCE SUSPENDS NIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL WARNING
Summary
Night transportation services have been suspended in eight districts of Gandaki Province due to warnings of extremely heavy rainfall and potential disasters such as floods and landslides.
Key Points
- Night transportation services will be suspended in eight districts of Gandaki Province including Kaski, Gorkha, Lamjung, Syangja, Tanahu, Baglung, Parbat, and Myagdi.
- The suspension follows a forecast by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology warning of extremely heavy rainfall in the hilly areas of Gandaki Province today and Sunday.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority urges people to avoid unnecessary travel and to remain vigilant for disaster risks such as floods and landslides.
- Kaski's Assistant Chief District Officer confirmed night transport services departing from Kaski will be completely closed during the suspension period.
