Five eastern roads remain blocked

Summary

Five major roads in eastern Nepal remain blocked due to continuous rainfall and resulting floods and landslides, disrupting travel and transportation.

Key Points
  • Five major roads in eastern Nepal are blocked due to incessant rainfall and floods.
  • The Tamor Corridor has been closed since Friday after flood damage on the Nawa river.
  • Landslides have blocked points along Ranke–Rabi–Bhedetar and Mid-Hill Highway’s Tehrathum sections.
  • The Mechi Highway's Rajduwali stretch collapse has stranded hundreds and halted all traffic with clearance efforts ongoing.
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