KATHMANDU: Several roads in Myagdi, Gorkha and Surkhet districts have been disrupted by landslides, floods and damage to a bridge following rainfall, according to Nepal Police.
The Beni-Jomsom road section in Myagdi is operating under one-way traffic following a landslide at Baisari in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-2. The road was damaged at around 5:50 am on October 18.
In Gorkha, roads have been obstructed by floods in Arughat Rural Municipality-2 and 3, as well as in the Nayapul area of Arughat Rural Municipality-1.
The road connecting Arughat with Dhading has also been completely blocked due to a problem with an iron bridge in the area. The section has remained impassable since 5:30 am today, police said.
Meanwhile, the Karnali Highway is operating under one-way traffic following a landslide at Aulise in Barahatal Rural Municipality-7 of Surkhet. The road has been affected since 5:45 am on October 18.
Police said efforts were underway to clear the obstructions and restore normal traffic movement.
Passengers and vehicle operators have been urged to exercise caution while travelling through the affected areas.
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