Rainfall disrupts major highways in various parts of country
Summary
Incessant rainfall has triggered landslides, floods and road cave-ins across several parts of Nepal, disrupting traffic on major highways and local roads. Authorities have restricted or closed multiple road sections and urged people to avoid unnecessary travel.
Key Points
- Heavy rainfall over the past four days has caused landslides, floods and road cave-ins in multiple districts across Nepal.
- Major routes including the Pasang Lhyamu Highway, Prithvi Highway, BP Highway, Araniko Highway and others have been disrupted or blocked.
- Police have imposed time-based traffic restrictions on some risky road sections and closed several others until further notice.
- Authorities have urged travelers to avoid unnecessary journeys and follow updates from local administrations and security agencies.
