Floods and landslides disrupt road transport
Summary
Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides across Nepal, inundating settlements in Nawalparasi, Saptari and Sunsari while disrupting major highways and local roads. Authorities have evacuated residents, opened barrage gates and suspended vehicle services in several districts due to the ongoing danger.
Key Points
- Flooding in Susta, Nawalparasi has inundated several neighbourhoods and affected around 170 houses, with about 400 people moved to a holding centre.
- The Koshi and Narayani rivers are being closely monitored as water levels rise, prompting evacuations and warnings in Saptari, Sunsari and nearby areas.
- Landslides have blocked multiple major highways and local roads, including the Prithvi, BP, Kanti and Siddhartha highways.
- Dadeldhura and Baitadi have suspended public and long-distance transport for 24 hours because of heavy rain and disaster risk.
