Bagmati Province
The latest WeNepal stories that mention Kavrepalanchok district, Bagmati Province.
Construction teams have started building temporary diversions along the BP Highway after continuous rainfall caused the Roshi River to sweep away portions of the roadway. According to the Bhaktapur road division office chief Suman Yogesh, the heavy downpour destroyed diversions at several points. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Old materials gathered across nineteen municipal divisions within Kathmandu Valley and Kavrepalanchok pass via Dhunibesi when leaving the region, encountering financial charges even if originating areas do not impose such dues. Meanwhile, Kathmandu Metropolitan City has paused gathering these specific fees across preceding annual budget cycles. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Swollen waters of the Roshi River have destroyed two temporary road diversions on the BP Highway in Kavre, halting vehicle movement. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
The BP Highway in Kavrepalanchok remains obstructed due to landslides and erosion from the Roshhi River following four days of continuous rainfall. Blockages have been reported in specific wards including Namobuddha, Roshhi, and Mamtie. Local authorities are currently working to clear the route. Residents have expressed concerns about the safety of temporary diversions and the structural integrity of the road. They have urged the government to ensure immediate funding and conduct technical studies for a stronger reconstruction that can withstand natural disasters. The government has previously claimed the road would be rebuilt within two years. 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
Several major highways were blocked or restricted on Friday after continuous rain set off landslides at multiple points, cutting road links between Kathmandu and other regions. The BP Highway was blocked at Charsayabensi and Gimdi in Kavrepalanchok at around 4:30am, and night closures from 5pm to 5am apply on its Kavrepalanchok section until Sunday morning. In Chitwan, the Prithvi Highway and the Narayanghat-Muglin road are shut until further notice. Landslides hit seven spots on the Prithvi Highway in Dhading, two of them fully blocked, and three locations on the Lalitpur side of the Kanti Lokpath. Police have asked travellers to check road conditions first. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
