Rain, floods and landslides paralyze highways across Nepal
Summary
Incessant rainfall has triggered floods and landslides that have blocked major highways and road sections across Nepal, severely disrupting traffic. The Department of Roads says crews are clearing debris and working to restore movement as soon as weather conditions allow.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides caused by continuous rainfall have paralyzed vehicular movement on several major highways across Nepal.
- The Prithvi Highway, BP Highway, Kanti Highway, Siddhicharan Highway, Mid-Hill Highway, Kaligandaki Corridor and Karnali Highway are among the routes affected.
- The Department of Roads has deployed machinery and technical teams to clear debris and reopen blocked sections as soon as possible.
- Travelers are being urged to check official road updates and exercise extreme caution in high-risk areas.
