Kathmandu — Minister for Energy, Urban Development, and Physical Infrastructure Kulman Ghising said that as the rainfall has subsided, the roads closed due to heavy rain and landslides will gradually be reopened.

Speaking at a press conference organized by the ministry to brief the public on the incidents that occurred after two days of continuous rainfall, Minister Ghising stated that preparations are underway to resume long distance transport services that were earlier suspended due to the weather.

He added that efforts are ongoing to clear and reopen highways that were blocked by landslides and flooding.