Landslides and Floods Disrupt Major Highways Across Nepal

Summary

Landslides and floods have obstructed major highways across Nepal, with several road sections in Bagmati, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces affected. Traffic on multiple routes is one-way or fully blocked, including sections of the Prithvi Lokmarg, Karnali Highway, and roads in Kathmandu Valley.

Key Points
  • Major highways across Nepal are obstructed by landslides and floods, according to Nepal Police.
  • Several road sections in Bagmati Province, including routes in Kathmandu Valley, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Chitwan, are affected.
  • The Sahid Highway in Rolpa and the Mugu-Nagama road in Mugu are completely blocked due to landslides.
  • Parts of the Karnali Highway in Surkhet and Dailekh are operating one-way or fully obstructed.
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