Heavy Rains Cause Landslides, Disrupting Major Highways Across Nepal
Summary
Continuous rains have triggered floods and landslides across Nepal, blocking major highways and forcing traffic restrictions in several provinces. The Prithvi Highway and multiple other road sections remain closed or operating one-way due to damage and high flood risk.
Key Points
- Continuous rains have caused floods and landslides across Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, halting traffic on major roads.
- The Prithvi Highway in Dhading is the worst affected, with major blockages at Krishnabhir and Parevhir.
- Vehicles on the Khurkot-Nepal Thok section of BP Highway in Kavre are restricted overnight because of flood risk.
- Several other roads, including Pasang Lhamu, Trishuli-Mailung-Syafrubesi, Besisahar-Manang, Mugu-Gamgadhi, and Gothalapani-JhulaGhat, are also blocked.
