Nepal: Kathmandu Flood ALERT! Bagmati River Overflows | World News

Nepal: Kathmandu Flood ALERT! Bagmati River Overflows | World News

Published : Sep 25, 2026, 09:02 PM IST

Kathmandu is on high alert as the swollen Bagmati River overflows its banks following persistent heavy rainfall, threatening low-lying riverside communities. Meanwhile, major highways linking Kathmandu with the rest of Nepal—including the Prithvi Highway, BP Highway and Kanti Lokpath—remain blocked by landslides. Long-distance transport vehicles are stranded along the roads as authorities face major disruption across key routes.