KATHMANDU:- Continuous rainfall throughout the country has triggered floods and landslides, resulting in the complete blockage of 11 national highways across the country.
According to the Police Headquarters, the incessant rain since Saturday evening has led to the obstruction of these 11 major highways.
Among the affected roadways are the Koshi Highway in Sankhuwasabha, Mechi Highway in Panchthar, Tamor Corridor Road section in Panchthar, and the Mid-Hill Highway in Panchthar.
Similarly, the Pasang-Lhamu Highway in Rasuwa, the Kali Gandaki Corridor in Baglung, the Jomsom-Lomanthang Road in Mustang, the Sahid Highway in Rolpa, the Jajarkot-Dolpa Bheri Corridor in Rukum West, and the Mahakali Highway in Baitadi are all completely blocked due to floods and landslides.
Likewise, the road section from Tokha in Kathmandu to Nuwakot, the Kali Gandaki Corridor in Baglung Municipality, the Mid-Hill Highway in Galkot, Baglung, the Kali Gandaki Corridor in East Nawalparasi, and the Sahid Highway in Parivartan Rural Municipality, Rolpa, are operating one-way only, according to the Police Headquarters. (RSS)