Heavy rain disrupts highways, night travel restricted across country
Summary
Continuous heavy rainfall has blocked major highways and disrupted public transport across Nepal, with landslides and flooding closing sections of the Prithvi Highway, Narayangadh-Muglin road and BP Highway. Authorities have imposed widespread night-time travel restrictions and urged people to avoid long-distance journeys until the weather improves.
Key Points
- Heavy rainfall since Thursday has caused landslides and flooding, disrupting road connectivity across Nepal.
- The Prithvi Highway, Narayangadh-Muglin road section and BP Highway are among the major routes blocked or restricted.
- Night-time travel bans are in force in multiple districts, including Chitwan, Dhading, Khotang, Rolpa, Rasuwa, Ilam and Mustang.
- Authorities have urged residents to avoid non-essential travel and stay alert as rain is forecast through Oct. 3.
