KATHMANDU, Aug 23: Rainfall has disrupted roads at several locations across the country, while traffic has been restricted on some road sections during nighttime hours.
According to the Nepal Police Headquarters’ update as of 9 am Sunday, roads in Kavrepalanchok, Sindhupalchok, Rasuwa, Rukum West, Lamjung, Ilam, Nuwakot, Rolpa, Palpa and Makwanpur have been affected.
In Kavrepalanchok, all vehicles have been barred from operating along the Khurkot–Nepalthok–Katunje Besi road from 6 pm to 4 am due to the risk of flooding. Vehicles are permitted to operate from 4 am to 6 pm.
72 districts at risk of floods and landslides
Traffic has also been prohibited along the Kanti Lokpath in Makwanpur from 5 pm to 5 am due to rainfall.
On the Tokha–Chhahare road section in Nuwakot, all public and private vehicles except those providing essential services have been barred from travelling from 10 pm to 5 am. The restriction will remain in place until further notice.
In Ilam Municipality-9, Rajduwali, the Mechi Highway has been completely blocked after mud accumulated on the road. An alternative route is available, according to police.
The Arniko Highway has been completely blocked at Iku in Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality-2, Sindhupalchok, due to a landslide. The highway has also been blocked at Liping in the same rural municipality after the road section subsided.
In Rasuwa, the Trishuli–Mailung–Syafrubesi road section at Khalte in Uttargaya Rural Municipality-5 has been completely blocked after erosion by the Trishuli River. The Pasang Lhamu Highway has also been blocked after a landslide at Syau Parking in Gosainkunda Rural Municipality-2.
The Jajarkot–Dolpa section of the Bheri Corridor in Rukum West has been completely blocked by a landslide at Rizegard Khola in Aathbiskot Municipality-6.
Similarly, the Shaheed Highway has been completely blocked after a landslide at Ladre in Thawang Rural Municipality-2, Rolpa. The landslide occurred Sunday morning.
With the risk of further landslides and flooding remaining at several locations, police have urged people to travel cautiously based on road conditions and use alternative routes where necessary.
