Floods and landslides disrupt six highways across Nepal

KATHMANDU: Heavy rains have triggered landslides and floods across several regions of Nepal, obstructing major highways at six locations and limiting traffic to one-way operation in at least five other areas, according to Nepal Police Headquarters.

Araniko Highway has been completely blocked at Kodari, Larcha, and Koplang in Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality due to multiple landslides. Likewise, the Mahendra Highway is at a standstill in Binayi Tribeni Rural Municipality-1 of Nawalparasi Bardaghat Susta East, where floodwaters have inundated the road, stranding passengers and creating a long queue of vehicles.

In Myagdi district, a landslide at Rupse in Annapurna Rural Municipality-3 has obstructed the Beni-Jomsom road, while in Dolpa, floodwaters have completely blocked the Bheri Corridor at Chhalghat, Tripurasundari Municipality-1.

Deputy Inspector General Binod Ghimire stated that efforts are underway to clear debris and fully reopen these obstructed roads. Authorities are also working to restore two-way traffic in areas where only partial access has been allowed.