Makawanpur halts night traffic amid heavy rain, landslide risks
Summary
Makawanpur has restricted night-time vehicular movement on the Kanti Highway and the Bhaise-Bhimfedi-Deurali-Kulekhani road section due to forecasts of heavy rainfall and landslide risks. Vehicles on the affected routes will be allowed only during designated daytime hours until further notice.
Key Points
- Makawanpur District Administration Office has banned night-time vehicular movement on two key Hetauda-Kathmandu routes starting September 25.
- The decision follows a weather bulletin forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds from September 25 to 27.
- Vehicles on the affected roads will be allowed only between 5am and 5pm, with all movement halted after 7pm.
- Authorities have warned of floods, landslides and road obstructions across several parts of Nepal during the rain spell.
