Nepal Highway Situation Update

Kathmandu, Nepal – Nepal NOW has released its "Situation Update - 18" detailing the status of major highways across the country as of October 8, 2025. While most principal routes remain open, several highways are experiencing disruptions due to recent rainfall and landslides, according to the Nepal Police.

Key Highways Open

The majority of Nepal's major arteries are reported as open, though the Kathmandu-Mugling and Mugling-Pokhara sections are described as open but slow.

  • Kathmandu - Mugling: Open but slow

  • Mugling - Pokhara: Open but slow

  • Mugling - Narayanghat: Open

  • Narayanghat - Butwal: Open

  • Kathmandu - Sishneri - Hetauda: Open

  • Koshi Barrage: Open

  • Baglung - Pokhara: Open

  • Beni - Mustang: Open

  • Jomsom - Korola Border: Open

  • Hetauda - Birgunj: Open

  • Pathalaiya - Bardibas: Open

  • Bardibas - Itahari: Open

  • Itahari - Kakarbhitta: Open

  • Butwal - Nepalgunj: Open

  • Nepalgunj - Surkhet: Open

  • Kohalpur - Dhangadi: Open

Highways Affected by Rain and Landslides

Travelers are advised to exercise caution on the following routes, which have been affected by continuous rain or recent landslides:

  • Sankhuwasabha, Koshi Highway: Experiencing continuous rain in areas of Bhotkhol Rural Municipality 4 and Makalu Rural Municipality 3.

  • Ilam, Mechi Highway: Facing continuous rain at Rajduwali and other places in Ilam Municipality 9.

  • Rasuwa, Pasang Lhamu Highway: A landslide has occurred at Gosainkunda Rural Municipality 2.

  • Kavre Palanchowk, B.P. Highway: Affected by a landslide at Kavre Roshi Rural Municipality 11.

  • Sindhuli, B.P. Highway: A separate landslide is reported at Sunkoshi Rural Municipality 1.

  • Humla, Karnali Corridor: A landslide is affecting the route at Kharpunath Municipality 5.

Authorities urge all travelers to get the latest weather and road updates before embarking on their journey to ensure safety and minimize travel disruption.

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