. The BP Highway linking eastern Tarai and hilly districts has been completely disrupted due to incessant rainfall on Friday evening. According to the District Police Office, Kavrepalanchowk, the highway has been obstructed after the water current in the river rose sharply following the rainfall.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Rabin Bista, the road has been completely obstructed since 3:30 am on Saturday.TAG_OPEN_p_5 According to him, the road section has been temporarily constructed after the water in the Roshi River has risen, bringing the vehicular movement to a halt.

According to the police, the road has been obstructed in Charsaibesi, Gimdi, Daunne and Kaldhunga areas along the BP Highway.TAG_OPEN_p_4 Police said they are coordinating with the Road Division Office, Bhaktapur and contractors to mobilize the necessary equipment to resume the obstructed road.

The floods in September last year had caused major damage to the 28-km road section from Bhakundebesi to Nepalthok.TAG_OPEN_p_3 This time too, with the rains, the same area is at risk again, officials said.