Gandaki Province
The latest WeNepal stories that mention Baglung district, Gandaki Province.
The Flood Forecasting Division issued a notice on Saturday warning that water levels in specific rivers have crossed alert thresholds. Officials advised people residing in vulnerable locations near the waterways to remain cautious as river flows continue to rise. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
In Taplejung the Mechi Highway reopened after a landslide at Khoksekhol, but the district administration has barred night driving while heavy rain is forecast; Gulmi and Arghakhanchi have imposed similar overnight limits and Ramechhap has urged residents to avoid unnecessary overnight travel. At the Koshi Barrage, 31 gates were open by Friday afternoon as the flow reached 240,555 cusecs. Fourteen families in Kanchanpur were moved to a school, two houses collapsed in Kavrepalanchok, water overflowed at the Arun-3 site in Sankhuwasabha, and Manang has advised against high-altitude trekking for three days. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Traffic on 11 highways and a number of other road sections has been disrupted by floods and landslides brought on by rain that has continued since 24 September, the Department of Roads said in a notice on the morning of 26 September 2026. The Prithvi Highway is obstructed at Krishnabhir, Chaukibhir, Jawangkhola and Fisling, affecting vehicles heading to Kathmandu. The BP Highway is blocked at Mamti, Piple, Daunne-Kalopul, Charsayabesi, Katunje and Chaukidanda. Vehicles have been halted day and night in stretches judged high-risk while landslide debris is cleared. Traffic through the Makwanpur section of the Kanti Highway has resumed. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
