Incessant rains trigger widespread flooding in Tarai, disrupt key highway links across Nepal
Summary
Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding and landslides across Nepal, inundating settlements in Nawalparasi West and Saptari and forcing hundreds of families to move to safer ground. Major highways including the Prithvi, BP and Kanti routes have been disrupted by road damage, debris and washed-away diversions.
Key Points
- Flooding from the Narayani and Saptakoshi rivers has inundated hundreds of homes in Nawalparasi West and Saptari, forcing mass evacuations.
- Rescue teams from the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force are moving vulnerable residents to higher ground and holding centres.
- Major highways including the Prithvi Highway and BP Highway have been repeatedly blocked by landslides, flooding and road subsidence.
- Officials say roads can only be reopened safely once rainfall eases, while some areas remain at high risk of more landslides.
