By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Oct 4: Entry and exit of long route vehicles has been restricted from Kathmandu owing to incessant rainfall and possible obstruction of roads by landslides for three days starting today.National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority issued a notice to this effect today urging concerned authorities to make arrangement for the same.
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecasting Division, the country is experiencing significant rainfall since early this morning.
Following landslides, the Narayangadh-Muglin road section and the Muglin-Nagdhunga road section, part of the Prithvi Highway, which had been obstructed since the morning, have now commenced one-way traffic.
The District Administration Office, Kaski has issued a warning to tourists, advising them not to embark on treks in the high Himalayan regions due to the potential for snowfall and heavy rainfall.
At present, moist winds from the Bay of Bengal (monsoon winds) are affecting the entire nation.
The death toll from the collapse of a school building in Indonesia's East Java province has risen to eight, a senior rescue official said Friday.
The Department of Roads has advised travelers visiting various places during Dashain to use the main highways for a few days.
Stakeholders have emphasized starting the necessary preparations for potential disaster management.
Stakeholders have emphasized starting the necessary preparations for potential disaster management.
The Department has suggested using the main highway as there will be arrangements of security personnel including Nepal Police and Traffic Police, and road repair work will also be carried out quickly on the highways in case of blockade of roads due to landslide and flood.
The Prime Minister's Personal Secretariat issued a statement today urging the bodies concerned to contribute to reducing possible risks from disasters by effectively managing disaster preparedness, response, search and rescue, relief, and rehabilitation activities.
On the occasion, Minister Aryal observed disaster-related mock rescue exercises and disaster rescue material storage, as well as gathered information about related activities.
The civil contract of Rahughat, which has achieved ninety percent physical progress, has its third extended deadline until November 27, 2025. Raj Bista, Project Manager of Raghuganga Hydropower, stated that the construction of tunnels, dam, and powerhouse structures has reached the final stage and the installation of equipment in the powerhouse has begun.
In the event of any immediate need for rescue, assistance, and relief during a disaster, the administration has through a notice requested people to contact the District Police Office, Kathmandu at 1660–01–41516, 9851283026, 01–5721017, the Armed Police Force Nepal No. 20 (Disaster Rescue) Unit, Sinamangal at 9851272035, 01–4471337, and the District Emergency Operation Centre at 9851362937.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has requested all to be alert till October 6 as the nation is likely to face heavy rainfall.