Major highways, roads blocked across Nepal

Summary

Heavy rainfall has triggered floods and landslides across Nepal, blocking or restricting traffic on major highways and roads. Routes including the BP Highway, Prithvi Highway, Pasang Lhamu Highway and Karnali Highway have been disrupted in multiple districts.

Key Points
  • Heavy rainfall has caused floods and landslides that are disrupting major highways and roads across Nepal.
  • Traffic on the BP Highway is being allowed only during designated hours, while the Tribhuvan and Kanti highways in Makwanpur are regulated by vehicle type.
  • The Pasang Lhamu Highway, Nagmi-Gamgadhi road, Shaheed Highway and Karnali Highway have been completely blocked in several areas.
  • Road subsidence and flooding have also affected the Prithvi Highway and Kantilorpath, further disrupting transport services.
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