Landslides obstruct major roadways at various parts of country
Summary
Heavy rain has caused landslides that have blocked major highways across Nepal, including the Koshi Highway, BP Highway, and Mid-Hill Highway, disrupting vehicular movement.
Key Points
- Landslides caused by continuous rain since Thursday morning have blocked major roadways across Nepal.
- Sections affected include Sankhuwasabha on Koshi Highway, Tamor Corridor in Panchthar, and Siddhicharan Highway in Okhaldhunga.
- Roads blocked also include the BP Highway at Namobuddha, Pasang Lhamu Highway in Rasuwa, and Mid-Hill Highway in Sindhuli.
- Vehicular traffic along the Miteri Bridge on Nepal-China border in Rasuwa has halted; some sections have one-way traffic.
- Some roads like Jomsom-Korala, Beni-Darbang in Myagdi, and Sandhikharka-Gorusinge in Arghakhanchi are partially blocked, affecting traffic.
