Nepal, July 24 -- Heavy rainfall in the past several hours across the country has severely disrupted transportation, with landslides and river erosion affecting a dozen major roads and highways.

According to Nepal Police, nine road sections are currently completely blocked, disrupting travel and the movement of goods and services.

The Khurkot-Nepalthok-Katunjebensi section of the BP Highway has been closed daily from 6:00 pm to 4:00 am due to the risk of flooding, while all types of vehicles have been barred from using the Kanti Highway between 5:00 pm and 5:00 am throughout the monsoon season.

Road sections that remain completely blocked include the Mechi Highway in Ilam Municipality, the Araniko Highway in Sindhupalchok, the Kaligan...