Vehicles entering and exiting Kathmandu Valley suspended for three days
Summary
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has suspended all long-distance and Kathmandu Valley vehicle transport for three days starting October 4, 2025, due to heavy rainfall and associated disaster risks.
Key Points
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has suspended long-distance transportation for three days starting October 4, 2025.
- The suspension affects vehicles from Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as vehicles entering and exiting Kathmandu Valley.
- Continuous heavy rainfall since Friday and forecasted rain until October 6 prompted the closure.
- Highways will be completely closed on October 4, 5, and 6 to mitigate disaster risks such as floods, landslides, and inundation.
