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Kavrepalanchok — Continuous rainfall on Ashoj 18 and 19 caused floods in the Roshi River, severely damaging the BP Highway and making even pedestrian movement extremely difficult. In the Roshi area of Kavrepalanchok, parts of the highway were swept away by floods and landslides, halting vehicular movement. For the past three days, travelers have been forced to walk along riverbanks, streams, and steep slopes to reach their destinations. The Bhakunde–Nepalthok section of the highway has suffered significant damage and remains completely blocked. With both the main and rural roads disrupted, people traveling home for Dashain from areas like Dandapari via…

Heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides have completely blocked seven sections of major highways across Nepal today. According to police reports, vehicles are operating on a one-way basis at five other locations due to road damage and debris. In Sankhuwasabha, the Koshi Highway at Bhotkhola and Makalu has been obstructed, while the Mechi Highway in Ilam Municipality–9 remains closed. Similarly, the Pasang Lhamu Highway in Gosainkunda, Rasuwa, and several areas of Roshi Rural Municipality–11 in Kavre — including Mamtikhola, Dalabesi, Buldhunga, and Banjokhet — have been completely blocked. In addition, a section of the road at Nepalthok in Sunkoshi Rural Municipality–1,…

A tragic incident occurred in Birgunj, where a father and son from Tripura, India, were found dead inside their hotel room at Hotel Shah Paradise, located at Bhanu Chowk near the new bus park. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kishor Lamsal of the District Police Office, Parsa, the deceased have been identified as 67-year-old Sajal Acharya and his 24-year-old son, Sagar Acharya. Their names were registered in the hotel entry book. The two had been staying in room number 111 since October 5 (Ashoj 19). On Tuesday evening, when they didn’t come out for dinner until 7 PM,…

Efforts are ongoing to clear multiple landslide blockages along various sections of the Mechi Highway, which has been severely affected by continuous rainfall. The highway, considered the lifeline of the Mechi region, has been obstructed at several locations. According to the Road Division Office, Ilam, clearance work is currently underway on the Biblyante–Ranke section of the highway. A major landslide at Sanbire Khola along the Biblyante–Puwakhola–Sakkejung–Ranke route is being removed. While vehicles can reach Milgole from the Ranke side, blockages at Milgole, Banchare Golai, and Sanbire Khola are expected to take more time to clear. Authorities estimate that this section…

Two of the road sections connecting Hetauda and Kathmandu, which had been blocked due to continuous rainfall, have reopened this morning. According to Inspector Thakur Sapkota of the Makawanpur District Police Office, traffic has resumed on the Hetauda–Kulekhani–Fakhel–Pharping road section and the Hetauda–Palung–Naubise road section after landslides were cleared. However, the Hetauda–Kathmandu Bhimphedi–Kulekhani–Sisneri road section and the Kanti Lokpath road section remain closed. Inspector Sapkota informed that part of the road along the Bhimphedi–Kulekhani–Sisneri section was washed away by the Dodhare Khola stream, and another landslide near Dakshinkali Temple has made vehicle movement impossible. Reconstruction and debris clearance work are…

In Tripurasundari Rural Municipality–5 of Dhading, a 55-year-old woman, Ram Maya Kandel, was murdered by her son, according to police. The accused, 30-year-old Yam Bahadur Kandel, allegedly attacked his mother with a sharp weapon on Sunday night, striking her in the neck and chest, leading to her death. Police reported that the suspect was arrested at the scene along with the weapon used in the crime. Yam Bahadur had earlier appeared in viral videos of the protest movement held on September 8–9 (Bhadra 23–24). His videos had been widely circulated on social media after the demonstrations. The incident has shocked…

Several major highways across the country remain fully blocked due to continuous rainfall and landslides, according to a situation report published by Nepal Police at 6:40 AM on Monday. Major Road Closures: Koshi Province Koshi Highway: Blocked at Barun Khola (Bhotkhola-4), Ekua (Makalu-3), and between Mane Bhanjyang-6 and 7 in Sankhuwasabha. Siddhicharan Highway: Obstructed at Bhandare Khola in Okhaldhunga and at Katari Municipality in Udayapur. Mid-Hill/Koshi Highway: Closed at Pakhriwas Dikure, Chanoute (Sangurigadhi), and Sasimuswa in Dhankuta. Mechi Highway: Completely blocked in Ilam Municipality. Bagmati Province Pasang Lhamu Highway: Blocked at multiple points between Gosaikunda Rural Municipality-2 and 5 up…

The public holiday announced for Monday (Ashwin 20) in Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts has been revoked. On Sunday night, the respective District Administration Offices issued separate notices directing all government offices, institutions, and local bodies to resume operations from 10 AM on Monday. Earlier, a two-day public holiday on Ashwin 19 and 20 had been declared to focus on rescue and relief efforts following continuous rainfall. However, with improvements in weather conditions and reduced risk, the administration offices of both districts have decided to cancel the holiday.

Continuous rainfall in the eastern hilly and Terai districts has caused a sharp rise in the water level of the Saptakoshi River. According to Chief District Officer (CDO) Dharmendra Kumar Mishra, the water flow measured at 11:00 AM today was 510,960 cusecs per second, which later increased to 533,540 cusecs per second. Due to the high water flow, all 56 gates of the Koshi Barrage have been opened. As a warning signal, red lights have been activated and a red flag hoisted. Vehicular movement around the Koshi Barrage has also been restricted. Meanwhile, a joint inspection of the Koshi Barrage…

Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides in Panchthar district, killing two people and injuring three others. According to the District Police Office, the landslides occurred in different locations on Saturday night following heavy downpours, causing loss of life and property. Police reported that a landslide buried the house of 79-year-old Kanchhi Maya Sherma of Tumbewa Rural Municipality–4, killing her on the spot. Similarly, 17-year-old Misek Nembang of Phalgunanda Rural Municipality–3 died after being swept away by the Nibu Khola. Police Inspector and Panchthar Police spokesperson Rupesh Tamang confirmed the fatalities and added that three others were injured: 37-year-old Manmaya Karki of…