Floods, landslides shut major highways across Nepal
Summary
Floods and landslides have disrupted major highways across Nepal, leaving several road sections in Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati, Karnali and Lumbini provinces closed or operating one-way traffic. The Nepal Police Headquarters says the Pasang Lhamu Highway, Trishuli-Mailung-Syafrubesi road and parts of the Prithvi Highway are among the routes affected.
Key Points
- Major highways in several parts of Nepal have been disrupted by floods and landslides.
- The Nepal Police Headquarters reported closures and one-way traffic on multiple road sections as of 6:30 a.m. Friday.
- Kathmandu-Dhading road in Chandragiri is partially blocked, while the Trishuli-Mailung-Syafrubesi road and Pasang Lhamu Highway remain closed.
- Roads in Mugu, Rolpa and Arghakhanchi are also completely shut due to landslides.
