BP Highway Blocked After Heavy Rainfall; Diversions Washed Away at Multiple Locations

April 25, Kavrepalanchok — Following continuous heavy rainfall and increased risk, the BP Highway has been completely closed. Police have reported that diversions at various sections of the highway have been washed away, and vehicles have been stranded on the road due to landslides and falling debris. Chief Police Inspector Ishwar Karki from the Mangaltar Police Office provided details regarding the washout of diversions along the Kavrepalanchok stretch and the Aapghari area in Sindhuli.

According to him, the Roshi River has washed away temporary diversions at Chaukidanda, Ghumaune, Charsaya Bensi, Gimdi Bensi, Narke, Chiuribas, Kalidhunga, and Mamti. Similar washouts have occurred in the Aapghari area toward Sindhuli. Due to the heavy rainfall, there remains an elevated risk during nighttime, prompting authorities to halt traffic movement. Superintendent of Police Komal Shah from the Kavre District Police Office stated that since diversions have been washed away and landslides as well as falling rocks pose considerable danger, vehicular traffic has been fully suspended on the highway.

Currently, hundreds of vehicles are stranded in Kavre’s Mangaltar, Bhukunde, Kavrebhanjyang, and Dhulikhel, as well as in Nepal Thok and Khurkot areas of Sindhuli. Police have indicated that traffic will remain stopped until weather conditions improve and road safety can be guaranteed. Further updates will be issued in due course. Travelers and drivers are urged to avoid unnecessary journeys, stay in safe locations, and use alternative routes whenever possible.

For additional information, contact Nepal Police at 100 or Traffic Police at 103. Authorities have also advised shop and hotel owners along the highway not to sell essential goods to stranded travelers at inflated prices. SP Shah emphasized that those engaging in black market activities instead of assisting stranded passengers during this disaster will face legal action. The public is requested to immediately contact the police hotline at 100 if such misconduct is observed.