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Continuous rainfall, floods, and landslides have blocked several major highways in Koshi and Bagmati provinces. According to information provided by Nepal Police as of 7:00 AM today, the Koshi Highway remains obstructed in Barun, Bhotkhola Rural Municipality–4 of Sankhuwasabha due to incessant rainfall. Similarly, the Koshi Highway at Ekua, Makalu Rural Municipality–3 of Sankhuwasabha has also remained blocked for a long time and has not yet resumed operation. In Rasuwa, the bridge connecting the Nepal–China border at Gosaikunda Rural Municipality–2 has been completely obstructed. The Pasang Lhamu Highway in the same municipality has also been closed since this morning due…

The District Administration Office, Kavrepalanchok, has announced the closure of BP Highway during nighttime hours following increased risks of heavy rainfall and disasters. According to the notice, heavy rainfall is expected from Ashwin 17 to 20. Therefore, from Thursday, Ashwin 16 to Tuesday, Ashwin 21, the BP Highway section from Kavre Bhanjyang–Bhakundebesi–Sindhuli will remain closed to all public and private vehicles from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Only ambulances and vehicles providing essential services will be allowed to operate. The office has urged travelers to exercise maximum caution while traveling. In a notice issued by Chief District Officer Umesh Kumar…

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division, cloudy weather and rainfall are expected across the country today (Wednesday). Daytime (until 6 PM) Generally cloudy in all provinces. Thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are likely in the hilly and Terai regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces, as well as in some areas of Madhesh Province, and a few hilly and Terai areas of other provinces. Heavy rainfall is also likely in one or two hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces. Nighttime (6 PM to 6 AM) Generally cloudy conditions across all provinces. Moderate rainfall is…

Continuous rainfall has caused flooding and landslides, leaving six major highways across the country blocked today. According to Nepal Police Spokesperson and Deputy Inspector General Binod Ghimire, road sections in Sankhuwasabha, Sindhupalchok, and Rasuwa districts remain obstructed. As of 9 AM today, DIG Ghimire reported that the Koshi Highway is fully blocked in Bhotkhola Rural Municipality–4 (Barun) of Sankhuwasabha. Similarly, in Makalu Rural Municipality–3 (Ekuwa), the Koshi Highway has also been obstructed due to heavy rainfall. Authorities noted that this section has been closed for a long period. In Rasuwa, the road in Gosainkunda Municipality–2 remains closed due to flooding,…

A fresh landslide has occurred near Tuiun Khola along the Muglin–Narayanghat road section. Stones had started falling in the area since Monday morning, and after the landslide, the road has now been completely obstructed. Police reported that due to the continuous falling of stones, the removal work could not be carried out.

Two people were killed and 24 others injured in a jeep (Force vehicle) accident at Tari, Sandhikharka-9, Arghakhanchi. The jeep (registration number Lu 1 Ja 4723), traveling from Butwal to Purkotdah in Gulmi along the Sandhikharka–Dhorpatan road section, met with an accident this morning, according to District Police Chief Divas Jisi. Two people died on the spot, while 24 sustained injuries. Among the injured, the condition of four is reported to be critical. The deceased have been identified as Aruna Thapa (10) of Purkot, Madane Rural Municipality-6, Gulmi, and Narayan Poudel (13) of Neta Khark, Madane-7. The injured are undergoing…

The Manakamana Cable Car Company has announced that its services will remain temporarily suspended during the Dashain festival. According to the company, the cable car service will be closed on October 1 (Mahanavami), October 2 (Vijaya Dashami), and October 3 (Ekadashi). The company expressed apologies for the inconvenience and informed that regular services will resume from Saturday, October 4 (Ashoj 18). The Manakamana Cable Car family has reiterated its commitment to prioritizing passenger safety and providing smooth and organized service. On the occasion of Vijaya Dashami and Bada Dashain, the company also extended best wishes of happiness, peace, health, and…

Police have taken into custody the man said to be the boyfriend of TikToker Aanchal Nath, in connection with her death. On Thursday, the 22-year-old was severely injured after a fire broke out at a garage in Jadibuti, Kathmandu. She succumbed to her injuries on Friday while undergoing treatment at Kathmandu Medical College. According to Kathmandu District Police Spokesperson SP Pawan Bhattarai, police have concluded that Aanchal committed self-immolation. He said video footage of the act has been secured, but investigations are ongoing to determine who brought her to the garage and why. After Aanchal’s family filed a complaint alleging…

A microbus (Hiace) traveling from Banfikot, Rukum, to Tulsipur, Dang, met with a fatal accident, resulting in the deaths of three people. The deceased have been identified as 67-year-old Pabi KC, 27-year-old Prakash KC, and 30-year-old Shashidhar KC, all residents of Banfikot Rural Municipality–5, according to Resham Khatri, spokesperson of the Salyan District Police Office. The accident occurred this morning when the microbus, bearing registration number Lu 2 Kha 6502, crashed at Chorakhola, Kapurkot–3. Three people died on the spot, while two others sustained serious injuries. The seriously injured, 47-year-old Khagendra KC and 36-year-old Dina KC, both from Banfikot Rural…