KATHMANDU: Road transport has been disrupted across various locations in Gandaki and Karnali provinces due to floods and landslides.
According to Nepal Police, the Beni-Jomsom road section is currently operating on a one-way basis following a landslide at Baisari in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-2, Myagdi.
In Gorkha, road connectivity has been significantly impacted. Flooding has obstructed roads in wards 2, 3, and 4 of Arughat Rural Municipality, as well as the Nayapul area.
The road connecting Arughat to Dharche is completely blocked after a steel bridge was swept away at Sotigaun. In the Nayapul area of Arughat-1, flooding has limited traffic to small vehicles only.
Meanwhile, in Karnali Province, the Karnali Highway is operating on a one-way basis after a landslide occurred at Oilise in Barahatal Rural Municipality-5, Surkhet.
Police stated that efforts are underway to clear the obstructed sections. Authorities have advised the public to exercise caution while traveling through these affected areas.
