Heavy Rains Disrupt Major Highway Traffic in Nepal
Summary
Continuous rain has triggered floods and landslides across Nepal, disrupting traffic on major highways and forcing several road sections to operate one-way or close completely. Police have urged travelers to check road conditions before starting their journey.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides have severely disrupted traffic on major highways across Nepal.
- The Kathmandu-Dhading road at Chisopani is operating one-way, while the BP Highway in Kavre has restrictions on cargo vehicles at night.
- The Trishuli-Mailung-Syafrubensi road at Khalte in Uttargaya-5 is completely blocked by floods, and some sections of the Tokha-Chhahare and Pasang Lhamu Highway are shut at night.
- Parts of the Prithvi Highway, including Krishnabhir, are closed or operating one-way due to landslides, prompting police to warn travelers to check road conditions first.
