Landslides, floods obstruct nine major roadways across country

Summary

Continuous rainfall has caused landslides and floods that have blocked nine major roadways across Nepal, disrupting transportation and hindering repair efforts.

Key Points
  • Continuous rainfall has completely obstructed nine major roadways across Nepal due to landslides and floods.
  • 211 out of 371 road sections remain fully operational, while 151 are open for one-way traffic.
  • The Galchhi-Trishuli-Mailung-Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road has been blocked since July 8 due to flooding near the Nepal-China border in Rasuwa.
  • Persistent rainfall is hindering efforts to restore connectivity on affected roads.
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