Rain disrupts waste disposal in Kathmandu
Summary
Heavy rainfall has disrupted waste collection and disposal in Kathmandu after muddy water and a landslide blocked access to the Bancharedanda landfill site. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has urged residents and businesses not to dump waste in public places until operations resume.
Key Points
- Heavy rainfall caused muddy water and a landslide at the Bancharedanda landfill site, disrupting waste disposal in Kathmandu.
- The Kathmandu Metropolitan City issued a notice halting waste movement and disposal due to poor road conditions.
- Residents and businesses have been asked not to place waste on roads, in drains, or in open spaces.
- Waste collection and transportation will resume once rainfall subsides and conditions at the landfill normalize.
