The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has issued directives to all District Administration Offices to halt vehicle movement on hazardous roads and ensure the safety of passengers and vehicles. The authority has instructed that drivers and vehicle owners who violate the prohibition on movement in risky areas should face legal action.
On Monday evening, as water levels rose in the Roshi River in Kavre, posing potential risks, five vehicles were stopped for safety, leaving passengers temporarily stranded in floodwaters. All 89 passengers were safely rescued. Following concerns raised about passenger safety due to the actions of some drivers, Deputy Secretary of the Authority, Ram Bahadur KC, informed that the authority has directed an analysis of local conditions and road risks to enforce vehicle movement restrictions as needed. The authority also urged adherence to weather forecasts from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology and the related advisories, warnings, and information issued accordingly.
