Nepal-India travel resumes smoothly as weather improves
Summary
Cross-border travel between Nepal and India through the Gaddachauki border point in Kanchanpur has returned to normal as water levels in the Mahakali River fell. Bus services from Mahendranagar to Kathmandu, Pokhara and other destinations have also resumed after several days of disruption.
Key Points
- Cross-border travel through the Gaddachauki border point in Kanchanpur has resumed as weather conditions improved.
- Four-wheeled vehicles had been restricted from the Sharda Barrage, or Banbasa Bridge, after the Mahakali River swelled above 100,000 cusecs.
- Police said the river level fell to around 98,000 cusecs, allowing the bridge to reopen fully on Monday morning.
- Bus services from Mahendranagar to Kathmandu, Pokhara and other destinations have also resumed after being suspended by rainfall.
