KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides at several locations, disrupting traffic along the three major highways connecting Kathmandu. The Prithvi Highway, BP Highway and Kanti Lokpath have all been affected.
According to police, landslides accompanied by falling rocks have occurred at more than seven locations along the Prithvi Highway, including Krishnabhir in Dhading. Efforts are underway to clear the debris, but ongoing rainfall has made it difficult to reopen the road immediately.
A landslide has also damaged the diversion road constructed at Krishnabhir after the original section of the road was previously eroded. In view of the increased risk, the Dhading District Administration has completely halted all vehicle movement along the Prithvi Highway until further notice.
The BP Highway has also been blocked after landslides occurred at Charsaybesi in Roshi Rural Municipality-7 and Gimdi in Roshi-8 of Kavre. Authorities have already restricted nighttime traffic on the highway due to the continued risk of heavy rainfall.
Traffic along the Kanti Lokpath has likewise been halted after landslides hit several locations in Lalitpur and Makwanpur. Authorities have urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel as the risk of further landslides remains high amid continued rainfall.
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