Makawanpur halts night traffic amid heavy rain, landslide risks

Night-time vehicular movement will be restricted on two key Hetauda-Kathmandu routes from Sept. 25
The decision follows a weather forecast warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall from Sept. 25–27Vehicles will be allowed to travel only during designated daytime hours on the affected routes

Authorities warn of floods, landslides and road safety risks during the expected rain spellHETAUDA, SEPTEMBER 24The Makawanpur District Administration Office has imposed restrictions on night-time vehicular movement along the Kanti Highway and the Bhaise-Bhimfedi-Deurali-Kulekhani road section due to the heightened risk of floods and landslides amid forecasts of heavy rainfall.Administrative Officer Santosh Subedi said the decision was taken

following a special weather bulletin issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, which forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds between September 25 and 27.According to the administration, vehicles travelling from Chaughada towards Kathmandu via the Kanti Highway will be permitted to operate only between 5am and 5pm starting September 25 and until further notice.