Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered multiple landslides in different parts of the country, blocking key highways and leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded, officials said on Tuesday.

In Gulmi district, three roads—the Kali Gandaki Corridor, Rudraveṇi–Wami, and Ridi–Kharjyang— have been blocked since Tuesday morning due to landslides.

Police said the landslides occurred in wards 1, 2, and 3 of Kali Gandaki Rural Municipality, blocking the Kali Gandaki Corridor. Additionally, the Rudraveṇi–Wami section on the Butwal–Burtibang Highway is obstructed near Dharekhola and Tallophatkhola in ward 6 of Satyawati Rural Municipality. The Ridi–Kharjyang road is also impassable.

In Kalikot district, a landslide blocked the Karnali Highway section between Surkhet and Jumla at Gagnekhola since Monday evening around 7:30pm. Authorities deployed two excavators early Tuesday morning and managed to reopen the road for one-way traffic by 9:30am. Police warned that ongoing light rain could cause further landslides and have stationed machinery nearby for quick response.

In Palpa district, the Siddhartha Highway was blocked Tuesday morning due to a landslide near Budhikot in ward 1 of Mathagadi Rural Municipality. The landslide occurred in an area recently widened and levelled by heavy machinery. This road section is vital for transportation to several municipalities.

All vehicle movement, small and large, has come to a halt.

Another critical section of the Siddhartha Highway— the Palpa-Butwal road near Dobhan Siddhababa in ward 3 of Tinau Rural Municipality—has been blocked since Monday evening due to a landslide.

Continuous rain has stalled efforts to clear the road. The closure has left hundreds of vehicles stranded, affecting travel between the hills and the Tarai plains. The affected route is crucial for reaching destinations such as Arghakhanchi, Syangja, Pokhara, Parbat, Baglung, Myagdi, Mustang, and beyond.

Authorities said landslides are common in these regions due to loose soil and unstable rocks, which can fall during rainy and dry seasons. Police urged travellers to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary journeys while clearance and repair efforts continue.

“These road obstructions are causing significant disruptions to daily life and transport,” said a senior police official, requesting anonymity. “We are working continuously, but rain is hampering progress.”