Heavy Rains Disrupt Major Highways Across Nepal Due to Landslides and Floods

Kathmandu. Various major highways across the country have been affected by floods and landslides due to continuous heavy rains. According to the latest data from the Nepal Police, many road sections in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali provinces are completely or partially obstructed.The Mechi Highway (Ilam, Rajduwali section) and Siddhi Charan Lokmargs (Udaypur, Katari section) in Koshi Province are completely obstructed due to landslides. An alternative route has been informed to be used on the Mechi Highway. Similarly, the Mid-Hill Highway in Bhojpur is only partially operational due to floods.The impact of floods and landslides has been most visible...