Dozens of buses stranded in Bhairahawa due to road blockages
Summary
Landslides triggered by continuous rainfall have blocked major highways from Bhairahawa, stranding dozens of long-distance buses and disrupting travel to Kathmandu, Pokhara and other destinations. Indian freight vehicles entering Nepal through the Sunauli border point have also been left stranded.
Key Points
- Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides and blocked several highways and road sections connected to Bhairahawa.
- Dozens of long-distance buses heading to Kathmandu, Pokhara, Baglung, Beni and Janakpur are stranded at Siddhartha Bus Park.
- Transport operators say their income has dropped to zero while fixed expenses such as salaries and bank installments continue.
- Indian freight vehicles entering Nepal via the Sunauli border point are also stranded due to the road obstructions.
