Heavy rains cut off key roads to Kathmandu
Summary
Continuous rain has blocked or damaged major road links to Kathmandu, disrupted highway traffic across several districts, and triggered landslides and flooding on routes including the Prithvi and BP highways. Heavy rain and snowfall have also forced trekking restrictions in Manang, Manaslu and Khumbu, with authorities warning travelers to avoid risky trails and high-altitude areas.
Key Points
- Three days of continuous rain have disrupted major road connections to Kathmandu, including the Prithvi Highway, BP Highway and alternative routes to Hetauda.
- Floods and landslides have blocked or restricted several highways across Nepal, while traffic has been halted in parts of Dhading, Chitwan, Lalitpur and Karnali.
- Trekking has been restricted in Manang and warnings have been issued for the Annapurna, Manaslu and Khumbu regions because of snowfall, rain and landslide risks.
- Authorities have urged travelers and trekkers to stay in safe locations and avoid risky trails, riverbanks and high-altitude routes until conditions improve.
