Rising Roshi River forces traffic halt on BP Highway

Traffic on the BP Highway in Nepal's Kavrepalanchowk district has been suspended as a precautionary measure due to rapidly rising water levels in the Roshi River.

The suspension, implemented Tuesday afternoon, comes after heavy rainfall pounded Banepa, Panauti, Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, and the upper reaches of the Roshi River. This intense precipitation has caused the river to swell significantly, increasing the potential risk to commuters.

Sub-Inspector Rabin Bista, information officer at the District Police Office, Kavre, confirmed that all vehicular movement on the Kavre section of the BP Highway has been temporarily halted. This decision prioritizes the safety of passengers and vehicles.

Adding to the disruption, a landslide has occurred near Charsayabeshi along the Roshi corridor. Police stated that the road will only reopen once the river's water level subsides and the debris from the landslide is cleared. Vehicles are currently being held at Dhulikhel and, in coordination with Sindhuli District, at Khurkot and Nepalthok. Travelers are advised to check road conditions before departing.

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The road will reopen only after the water level drops and the landslide debris at Charsayabeshi is cleared.