NAWALPUR: A sudden flood in Binayi Khola at Dumkibas, Binayi Tribeni Rural Municipality, Nawalparasi East (Nawalpur), has blocked traffic on the East-West Highway.

On Friday at around 4:25 PM, the flood washed away a temporary diversion constructed for vehicles, causing the road to be completely blocked.

According to Madhu Nepal, Deputy Superintendent of Police and spokesperson of the District Police Office, the washed-away diversion has stopped vehicles from both directions.

Passenger vehicles and light transport are being redirected via an alternative route through Hongsi Gate, while heavy vehicles are being managed by allowing movement on a single lane.

The flood was caused by heavy water flow in the upper part of the river. The main bridge over Binayi Khola had already been damaged, and the diversion was set up to facilitate traffic.

The road will be reopened once the flood subsides and repairs to the diversion are completed.