Incessant rainfall disrupts vehicular traffic on several highways
Summary
Incessant rainfall has triggered floods and landslides, blocking several major highways across Nepal and disrupting vehicular movement. The Department of Roads says teams and equipment have been deployed to clear debris and restore traffic as soon as possible.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides triggered by nonstop rainfall have blocked several national highways, including the BP, Prithvi, Karnali, Mid-Hill and Kanti highways.
- Road sections in Kavre, Dhading, Surkhet, Khotang, Lalitpur, Mustang and Mugu are among those affected by debris, washed-away sections and blocked routes.
- The Department of Roads says it has mobilized division offices, equipment and personnel to clear the roads and resume traffic.
- Some sections, such as the Makwanpur stretch of the Kanti Highway, remain open, but multiple other points are impassable.
