Over 576,000 leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain
Summary
More than 576,000 people have left the Kathmandu Valley since Ghatasthapana to celebrate Dashain in their hometowns. Traffic police say they are deploying personnel around the clock at major exit points to manage the festive rush and reduce road accidents.
Key Points
- More than 576,000 people left the Kathmandu Valley by Monday to celebrate Dashain in their hometowns.
- A total of 576,578 people traveled out in 79,676 vehicles, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office.
- Traffic has increased at major exit points including Nagdhunga, Pharping, Thankot, Bhimdunga, Tinpiple and Sankhu.
- Traffic police have been deployed around the clock and are urging drivers to keep vehicles fit and avoid long hours on the road.
