Heavy Rains Disrupt Highway Traffic Across Nepal
Summary
Heavy rainfall has triggered floods and landslides across Nepal, blocking major highways in Sankhuwasabha, Rasuwa, Nuwakot and other districts. Traffic on the Prithvi Lok Marg in Dhading has partially resumed after debris was cleared.
Key Points
- Continuous rainfall has caused floods and landslides that disrupted traffic on major highways across the country.
- The Koshi Highway in Sankhuwasabha remains fully blocked after a landslide at Netar Bhir in Makalu Rural Municipality-4.
- Several road sections in Bagmati Province, including parts of the BP Highway and Tokha Chhahare road, are facing closures or nighttime restrictions.
- Traffic on the Prithvi Lok Marg in Dhading has been restored to one-way after landslide debris was removed.
