Kathmandu, Oct. 26 -- Thousands of people returning to Kathmandu after Dashain holidays are facing dusty roads and long traffic jams on the BP Highway, where sections damaged by floods two years ago remain unfinished.

The worst stretch runs from Bhakundebesi to Nepalthok, where floods in 2024 damaged 30.5 kilometres of road. Travellers say dust has severely reduced visibility, while temporary diversions and narrow bridges are adding to delays.

Sanjay Shrestha, who drives a Tata Sumo between Diktel and Kathmandu, said dust sometimes made it difficult to see the road ahead. "The road is still unfinished, and the dust makes driving extremely difficult," Shrestha said. "Even if the road cannot be completed immediately, regularly spraying wa...