The government has suspended all vehicle movement in and out of the Kathmandu Valley for three days due to heavy rainfall forecasts.

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the decision was taken after the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology predicted continued heavy rainfall across most parts of the country.

The ban will be in effect on Oct 4, 5, and 6 (Ashoj 18, 19, and 20) for long-distance vehicles operating from Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as all vehicles entering or leaving the Kathmandu Valley.