Dashain travelers stranded on deteriorating roads as govt fails to respond

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: As major festivals like Dashain and Tihar approach, there has been a significant increase in the number of travelers leaving the Kathmandu Valley to return to their hometowns. The government issued route permits for public vehicles starting from the first day of Ghatasthapana, which provided some relief to passengers. However, landslides caused by continuous rains have blocked major highways across the country, resulting in considerable difficulties for those traveling in and out of the Valley.