Nine highways across the country blocked due to rainfall

Summary

Continuous rainfall has caused landslides and floods blocking nine major highways across Nepal, disrupting transport and forcing one-way traffic on several roads.

Key Points
  • Continuous rainfall has blocked nine major highways across Nepal due to landslides and floods.
  • Koshi Highway at Bhotkhola, bridge in Rasuwa, Pasang Lhamu highway, and Arniko Highway are among the fully blocked routes.
  • Several roads including Mid-Hill Highway in Terahthum district and Prithivi Highway sections are operating on a one-way basis.
  • Nepal Police have reported that these disruptions are caused by monsoon-induced disasters affecting multiple districts.
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