Roads Affected by Rain, Floods, and Landslides Across Nepal

Kathmandu. Continuous rain and subsequent floods and landslides have affected various major highways across the country. The Nepal Police, in a statement released this morning at 8 AM, urged travelers to remain alert.

Roads in three districts of Koshi Province are blocked due to floods, although vehicles are currently operating on a one-way basis in those locations.

On the Mid-Hilly Highway in Bokhim, Bhojpur Municipality-5, the road has been open only one-way since a flood on Jestha 12. An alternative route has also been arranged there.

On the same highway in Phidim, Yangwarak Rural Municipality-2, Dobhan, the road has been one-way since Jestha 8.

On the Mechi Highway in Ilam Municipality-9, Rajaduali, traffic is operating only one-way due to a flood.

In Bagmati Province, strict restrictions and complete blockades are observed for vehicle movement.

Considering the potential risk of floods, vehicle operation has been prohibited on the Khurkot-Nepalethok-Katunjebesi section of the BP Highway since Jestha 22.

The road section connecting Kathmandu via Kulekhani-Phakhel-Humane-Pharping has been completely closed. Information has been provided that this section will remain closed for one month for road repair work that began on Jestha 15.

In Lamjung district of Gandaki Province, the road is completely blocked due to landslides. Due to a landslide at Khare Bhir, Besisahar Municipality-6, on the Besisahar-Manang road section, vehicle movement has come to a complete halt since Thursday night.