Incessant rainfall disrupts 11 highways across the country
Summary
Heavy rainfall has blocked traffic on 11 highways and multiple road sections across Nepal since September 24. The Department of Roads says landslides and floods have halted movement on major routes, including the Prithvi, BP, Kanti and Karnali highways.
Key Points
- Heavy rainfall since September 24 has disrupted traffic on 11 highways and several other road sections across the country.
- The Department of Roads says floods and landslides have blocked major routes including the Prithvi, BP, Kanti, Siddhicharan, Mid-Hill and Karnali highways.
- Traffic has been halted in high-risk areas day and night, while clearance work is underway at multiple locations.
- Some movement has resumed in the Makwanpur section of the Kanti Highway after landslides were cleared.
