Landslides block Khandbari-Kimathanka road in Koshi; schools closed in Biratnagar and Jhapa
Summary
Heavy rainfall has triggered landslides that blocked the Khandbari-Kimathanka road in Koshi province and disrupted movement in Sankhuwasabha. Schools have been closed in Biratnagar and Jhapa, while Ilam has imposed nighttime vehicle restrictions on vulnerable roads.
Key Points
- Landslides at Hunghung in Bhot Khola Rural Municipality-2, Sankhuwasabha have completely blocked the Khandbari-Kimathanka road section of the Koshi Highway.
- Biratnagar Metropolitan City and local governments in Jhapa have closed schools due to the risk of rain-related disasters.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of the country from September 24 to 27.
- Ilam authorities have restricted nighttime vehicular movement on vulnerable roads from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. until the morning of September 27.
