India, Oct. 31 -- Transport services on several national highways have been disrupted by floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall since Thursday.

According to the Department of Roads (DoR), floods and landslides have brought traffic to a complete halt on several road sections, including the BP, Prithvi, Karnali, Mid-Hill (Madhyapahadi) and Kanti highways. The DoR reported that debris and sediment have accumulated on the roads and floods have washed away several road sections.

The BP Highway is completely obstructed at Pinthali (Ward No. 9) and Gimdibesi (Ward No. 8) in Roshi Rural Municipality, Kavre. Traffic has been halted following a flood carrying stones, soil and debris from a local stream, Khahare Khola.

The Prithvi ...