Government Restricts Vehicle Movement in Flood-Prone Districts

Kathmandu. The government has decided to allow vehicle operation in affected districts only after assessing the risk of monsoon-related disasters such as floods, landslides, and inundation.

Following the forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall in 21 districts of the country by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has intensified preparations. Pradeep Kumar Koirala, Acting Executive Chief of the Authority, stated that the decision to restrict vehicle operation on roads with high risk of potential landslides and floods has been made with the safety of citizens in mind.

“We had requested not to operate vehicles in districts with the possibility of landslides, considering the risk situation,” said Acting Executive Chief Koirala, “Today too, vehicle operation will be opened only after assessing the actual weather and road conditions.”

According to Acting Executive Chief Koirala, continuous coordination is being maintained with security agencies, local administration, and the Department of Roads. Vehicles will be allowed to operate on highways and other roads only after the risk is confirmed to have decreased. The Authority has urged the general public to travel only after following official weather and road information, to avoid unnecessary movement on risky road sections, and to follow the instructions of the local administration and security agencies.