Rains and landslides affect a dozen roads, nine highways completely blocked

Kathmandu, July 24: Recent heavy rainfall across the country has led to significant disruptions in transportation, with numerous roads and highways affected by landslides and erosion.

As reported by the Nepal Police, nine road sections are currently completely blocked, impacting travel and logistics across the region. Notably, the Khurkot-Nepalthok-Katunjebensi road on the BP Highway has been closed from 6:00 pm to 4:00 am due to flood risks, while the Kanti Highway has imposed a ban on all vehicle types from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am throughout the rainy season.