Night-time vehicle movement banned on Kanti Highway, Bhainse-Kulekhani road
Summary
Night-time vehicle movement has been banned on the Kanti Highway and the Bhainse-Bhimphedi-Deurali-Kulekhani road sections as heavy rainfall raises the risk of floods and landslides in Makwanpur. The Tourism Department has also issued a nationwide travel advisory, urging trekkers, mountaineers and tourists to exercise caution through September 27.
Key Points
- The District Administration Office, Makwanpur, has restricted vehicle movement on the Kanti Highway and the Bhainse-Bhimphedi-Deurali-Kulekhani road sections due to expected heavy rainfall and landslide risk.
- Vehicles will be allowed on the affected roads only between 5 am and 5 pm, with movement completely prohibited after 7 pm until further notice.
- The Department of Tourism has issued a travel advisory for domestic and foreign visitors, warning of floods, landslides, thunderstorms and snowfall across Nepal from September 25 to 27.
- The advisory asks trekkers, mountaineers and health facilities in key high-altitude regions to stay alert and maintain uninterrupted services.
