Nepal Police Report Road Blockages Due to Floods and Landslides Across Major Highways
Summary
Nepal Police say major highways across several provinces are blocked or restricted by floods and landslides, with some routes open only one-way and others fully closed. Clearance work is underway in affected areas including Bhojpur, Ilam, Kavre, Makwanpur, Rasuwa, Baglung, Rukum East and Rukum West.
Key Points
- Nepal Police reported that several major highways across the country were blocked or restricted due to floods and landslides as of 6 AM Thursday.
- The Mid-Hill Highway in Bhojpur is open one-way, while the Mechi Highway in Ilam is completely blocked by continuous rainfall.
- In Bagmati Province, the BP Highway, Kanti Lokpath, Arniko Highway and Trishuli Mailung Syaphru Bensi road face restrictions or closures due to flood and landslide risks.
- Road sections in Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces are also affected, and police say clearance work is ongoing.
