Mechi, Araniko, Prithvi highways among worst hit by monsoon hazards
Summary
Continuous rainfall has disrupted traffic on major highways like Mechi, Araniko, and Prithvi in Nepal due to landslides and flooding, causing road closures and one-way traffic management.
Key Points
- Continuous rainfall has caused landslides and flooding disrupting traffic on at least nine major highways across Nepal.
- The Mechi Highway is completely blocked by landslides at Rajduwali in Ilam and Khobare Khola in Panchthar.
- Araniko Highway is blocked by landslides at Jurekhola and Kodari in Sindhupalchok.
- Prithvi Highway is heavily affected with a landslide at Phisling in Chitwan blocking traffic, and sections in Dhading experiencing closures or one-way traffic.
