Major Highways Affected by Rain, Floods, and Landslides Across Nepal
Summary
Continuous rain, floods, and landslides have disrupted major highways across Nepal, leaving some routes completely blocked and others open only for one-way traffic. Restrictions have been imposed on several key road sections, including the BP Highway, Arniko Highway, and Bheri Corridor.
Key Points
- Continuous rain, floods, and landslides have blocked or restricted traffic on several major highways across Nepal.
- The Mechi Highway in Ilam, the Trishuli-Majhitar-Syafrubesi road in Rasuwa, the Beni-Jomsom road in Myagdi, and the Bheri Corridor in Rukum West are completely closed in affected sections.
- One-way traffic has been allowed on some routes, including parts of the road in Bhojpur and the Kaligandaki Corridor in Baglung.
- Nighttime vehicle movement has been restricted on the BP Highway and Kantilokpath due to flood and landslide risks.
