Roads Affected by Rain, Floods, and Landslides in Koshi and Bagmati Provinces

Kathmandu. Major highways in Koshi and Bagmati provinces have been affected due to continuous rainfall and subsequent floods and landslides in various parts of the country. Some roads are completely closed while traffic is operating only on one side on others.

Road obstructions have been observed in Bhojpur, Ilam, and Khotang in Koshi Province. Under the Mid-Hilly Highway, the road in Bokhim, Bhojpur, is operating only on one side due to floods. Similarly, the Mechi Highway in Ilam (Rajduwali section) is completely obstructed due to continuous rainfall, and an alternative route has been suggested. Due to a landslide in Mamkha, Khotang, vehicles are also operating only on one side on the Mid-Hilly Highway.