Risk of heavy rain: No night traffic in 23 districts
-
Media Baaji
- Sat, 18 July 2026
Kathmandu. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has banned night vehicular movement in 23 districts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces in view of the possibility of heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday. According to the latest forecast of the Department of Water and Meteorology, there are signs of very heavy rain in those areas, so the authority has taken this decision in view of security sensitivity.
The districts where night driving has been banned are Panchthar, Ilam, Jhapa, Sankhuwasabha, Tehrathum, Bhojpur, Khotang, Dhankuta, Sindhuli, Lalitpur, Kavre, Sindhupalchok, Nuwakot, Chitwan, Dhading, Gorkha, Lamjung, Kaski, Tanahun, Parbat, Baglung, Myagdi and Syangja. The authority has warned that the vehicle may be stopped completely at any time considering the seriousness of the situation.
Express
Related News
Monsoon active: Chance of heavy to very heavy rains over the country
Kathmandu. The Department of Water and Meteorology has made a special appeal to exercise necessary vigilance as there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rains in various parts of the country. At present, the influence of monsoon air is intens...
Transportation has resumed on some major highways that had been blocked.
Kathmandu: Transportation has resumed on some highways in various parts of the country that had been blocked due to floods and landslides brought on by recent rainfall. Central Police Spokesperson and Deputy Inspector General of Police Avinarayan...
The rain system is coming again from tomorrow
Kathmandu. Meteorologists have said that the rain system will be activated again from Thursday. Meteorologist Vinod Pokharel has said that the rain system will be activated in western Nepal from Thursday evening. According to Pokharel, who is also...
Banks, stock markets and government offices will remain closed today
Kathmandu. Gurung community is celebrating 'Tamu Lhosar' today to welcome the new year. Since 'Lho' means year and 'Saar' means change, the day on which the year changes is called 'Tamu Lhosar'. Tamu Lhosar Gurung community celebrates the Ne...
Floods destroyed four houses in Dhading's Galchhi
The Kathmandu. Galchhi Village-4 of Dhading, 4 adjacent to the Chiraudi Khola, has been washed away. The village was hit by a flood that swept away houses. Four houses were washed away due to floods on September 10.
Police said there were n...
EV high accident in Nawalpur Gaindakot, 8 injured
Kathmandu. 8 people were injured in an EV lift accident on Monday night in Gaindakot municipality-10 Pitauji of Nawalpur along the East-West highway. According to Nawalpur district police office, the high-speed train No. BPR 02-003 Ch 1205, which...