Kathmandu — The government has announced public holidays on Sunday and Monday, considering the difficult situation caused by continuous rainfall across the country.

The decision was made after the Disaster Management Division called for a three-day suspension of all long-distance transportation nationwide, as well as all vehicles entering and leaving Kathmandu. The move also follows landslides blocking highways and a weather alert issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said security forces will be deployed in high-risk settlements, and Nepal Army helicopters will remain on standby for emergency rescue operations.