08 Jul 2021 | 11:01 AM UTC
Nepal: Flooding blocks sections of Mahendra Highway in Kawasoti Municipality, Nawalpur District, Gandaki Province, as of July 8
Flooding blocks parts of Mahendra Highway in Kawasoti, Nawalpur, Gandaki Province, Nepal, as of July 8. Transport disruptions likely.
Event
Flooding has blocked sections of the Mahendra Highway (East-West Highway, H01) in Kawasoti Municipality, Nawalpur District, Gandaki Province, as of July 8. The affected area is around 30 km (19 miles) west of Bharatpur, Bagmati Province.
Regional ground transport disruptions are likely as authorities remove debris and conduct repair works on any damaged parts of the highway. Lingering transport disruptions are possible through mid-July even after traffic resumes along the route. Alternative roadways may experience increased traffic and associated delays. Supply chain disruptions could occur in the event of prolonged closures.
Advice
Monitor local media for updates on road status. Confirm road status and seek alternative routes to reach destinations in the affected area; allow additional travel time. Plan accordingly for commercial trucking disruptions and delivery delays if routing freight through the region.
