Kathmandu: Landslides and floods have severely disrupted highways at six different locations across the country, causing significant travel delays and inconveniences.
According to National News Agency Nepal, only one-way traffic is operational at four additional locations as authorities work to clear the roads. Deputy Inspector General of the Police Headquarters, Binod Ghimire, stated that efforts are underway to resume two-way traffic where possible and to clear the blockages on the obstructed roads. The Araniko Highway has been particularly affected, with landslides blocking it at three points: Kodari, Larcha, and Koplang in Bhotekoshi rural municipality.
In addition, the Mahendra Highway has come to a standstill due to flooding in Binayi Tribeni rural municipality-1, Nawalparasi Bardaghat Susta East. The resulting traffic has led to long queues of vehicles, leaving passengers stranded. Landslides have also obstructed the Beni-Jomsom road in Rupse of Annapurna rural municipality-3, Myagdi district, while the Bheri Corridor is completely blocked due to flooding at Chhalghat of Tripurasundari municipality-1, Dolpa district.
Police have reported that preparations are underway to clear the obstructed roads and restore normal traffic flow. Meanwhile, one-way traffic has been resumed on several affected roadways. These include the Ravi-Ranke-Bhedetar road in Sangurigadhi Municipality-5, Dhankuta; the BP Highway in Dhulikhel Municipality-11, Kavre; and the Narayanghat-Muglin road in Chitwan’s Ichchhakamana rural municipality.
Additionally, one-way traffic is operational on the Kaligandaki Corridor roadway in Barlaba, Kaligandaki rural municipality-6, Gulmi, and the Jumla-Mugu road in Chulel, Sinja rural municipality-2, Jumla. The police continue to work to alleviate the disruptions and ensure the safety of travelers.