Landslides and Floods Disrupt Major Highways in Bagmati and Karnali Provinces
Summary
Floods and landslides have blocked major highways across Bagmati and Karnali provinces, disrupting traffic on routes including the BP Highway, Prithvi Highway, Arniko Highway and Mugu-Gamgadhi road. Authorities are working to clear blocked sections and restore movement, while some stretches remain open only one way or under time restrictions.
Key Points
- Major highways in Bagmati and Karnali provinces have been obstructed by floods and landslides in several districts.
- The BP Highway in Kavre is operating under time restrictions, with cargo vehicles up to 10 tons allowed at night and other vehicles during the day.
- Roads in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Sindhupalchok and Mugu are either fully blocked or running one-way due to flooding and landslides.
- The Department of Roads and police teams are working to clear the blockages and resume traffic.
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