KATHMANDU, July 24: Heavy rainfall in the past several hours across the country has severely disrupted transportation, with landslides and river erosion affecting a dozen major roads and highways.
According to Nepal Police, nine road sections are currently completely blocked, disrupting travel and the movement of goods and services.
Major highways remain completely blocked for traffic
The Khurkot–Nepalthok–Katunjebensi section of the BP Highway has been closed daily from 6:00 pm to 4:00 am due to the risk of flooding, while all types of vehicles have been barred from using the Kanti Highway between 5:00 pm and 5:00 am throughout the monsoon season.
Road sections that remain completely blocked include the Mechi Highway in Ilam Municipality, the Araniko Highway in Sindhupalchok, the Kaligandaki Corridor, the Ghorahi–Thawang Shahid Highway, and the Mid-Hill Highway. Landslides have rendered these routes impassable, hampering travel and access for residents and emergency services.
Meanwhile, an alternative route has been arranged for the Lamosangu–Ramechhap road section, which was damaged by river erosion, allowing limited traffic despite the adverse conditions.
