More than 12 road sections blocked across country
Summary
Continuous rainfall has blocked more than 12 road sections across Nepal, including major routes like the Prithvi Highway, BP Highway and Karnali Highway. Floods and landslides have halted traffic in Dhading, Kavre, Surkhet, Lalitpur, Gulmi and Palpa.
Key Points
- Continuous rainfall over the past three days has triggered floods and landslides that have blocked more than 12 road sections across the country.
- The Prithvi Highway is completely blocked at Parewabhir in Dhading, while the BP Highway has been halted in Kavre due to debris from a seasonal stream.
- The Karnali Highway, Kanti Lokpath, Mid-Hill Highway and several sections of the Bagmati River Corridor are also obstructed.
- Police say rising water levels and landslides have disrupted traffic in multiple districts, including Surkhet, Lalitpur, Gulmi and Palpa.
