vehicular movement on Ridi-Tamghas road section of the Madan Bhandari highway has resumed.
The vehicular movement in 18 road sections along different highways across the country was obstructed following the flooding and landslides, the Nepal Police Headquarters confirmed.
The water level of the Saptakoshi River has gradually decreased today as torrential rainfall stopped in the region.
Nepali community organizations based in Germany have pledged collective support for Nepal’s planned reconstruction efforts following the devastation of historic structures, including the Singha Durbar complex, during the GenZ protest early this month. In a special online meeting hosted by Nepali Samaj Germany on September 23, Saturday, representatives of several organizations discussed the initiative.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expressed sorrow over the loss of human lives and physical property happened in Ilam district and other areas of the country following the heavy rainfall occurred on Friday and Saturday.
The vehicular movement has remained regular along the Prithvi Highway and Narayanghat-Mugling road section from 6:00 this morning, according to the District Police Office, Chitwan.
Hindus across the country are observing the Kojagrat Poornima (full moon day) today as part of the final day of the 15-day Bada Dashain festival by worshipping and paying homage to Mahalaxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
The impacts of monsoon wind are still in existence across the country today. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather is likely to remain generally cloudy in Koshi, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces and partly cloudy in other provinces.
The Narayangadh–Muglin road section and the Prithvi Highway have been closed from 9 pm tonight.
The passengers stranded in Bhairahawa of Rupandehi after incessant rains are to be taken to Kathmandu in the chartered flight of the Nepal Airlines.
A team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office has arrested Sandesh Sharma.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has written to the districts that are not involved in disaster risk and response to operate public services.
According to the latest report, with the recovery of the bodies of three previously missing persons, the number of casualties has reached 37, said Eknarayan Koirala, Deputy Superintendent of Police of the District Police Office.
The roads are obstructed. Obtaining air ticket is almost impossible. In such adverse situation, we have arranged a chartered flight of the NA in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. Hopefully, it will be a respite for the passengers bound to Kathmandu," Pandey said.
A team led by YCL chair Pushpa Oli today reached Balkhu and Teku area where flooded Bagamati River entered houses and caused inundation. The team cleaned the houses by draining out the flood water.