Roads Blocked Across Nepal Due to Rain, Landslides
Summary
Rain, landslides, subsidence and erosion have blocked roads across Nepal, disrupting traffic on major routes including the Mid-Hilly Highway, Arniko Highway, Mechi Highway and Bheri Corridor. Authorities have also imposed time-based vehicle restrictions on sections of the BP Highway and Kanti Lokpath due to flood and rain risks.
Key Points
- Traffic has been affected on several major highways and road sections across Nepal due to rain-related damage.
- The BP Highway and Kanti Lokpath have restricted vehicle movement during certain hours because of flood and monsoon risks.
- Several stretches of the Arniko Highway, Trishuli-Mailung-Syafrubesi road, Bheri Corridor and Mid-Hilly Highway are completely obstructed by landslides, subsidence and erosion.
- Police have urged travelers to check road conditions before setting out during the rainy season.
