Kathmandu — Continuous rainfall has caused floods and landslides that severely damaged several sections of the BP Highway. According to district police offices, at least 12 locations in Kavrepalanchok and Sindhuli districts have been blocked.

Police in Kavrepalanchok reported that from Bhakundebesi to the Sindhuli border, nine sections of the highway have been obstructed. In several places, parts of the road have collapsed or been washed away by floods, and officials say traffic is unlikely to resume soon.

The Araniko Highway, however, remains partially operational. At Khawa, traffic is moving one way, but movement in other sections is completely blocked.

In Sindhuli, floods and landslides have also caused major destruction along the highway. Police said that between Nepal Thok and Dumja, floods have washed away roads at three points about 300 meters at one site, 100 meters at another, and 50 meters at the third.

The Roshi River has washed away around 250 meters of road near Nepal Thok, and a large landslide has occurred in Gajuli Dah. Another landslide has been reported in Kanadhungre of Sunkoshi Rural Municipality-6.

Police stated that the road from Nepal Thok to Khurkot has been partially reopened for one-way traffic, while clearing work continues in several areas. Since major portions of the road have been washed away, authorities say it will take time before traffic can fully resume. Vehicle movement on the highway has been completely halted since Saturday.