Patna: Bus services between Patna and Kathmandu have been temporarily suspended amid the flood situation in Nepal, disrupting road travel between Bihar and the Nepalese capital.
The suspension applies to government-operated services, while movement of private buses and other vehicles has also been affected on routes connecting the two sides.
Services Halted Amid Flood Situation
BSRTC administrator Atul Kumar Verma said bus operations between Patna and Kathmandu had been suspended temporarily because of the flood crisis in Nepal.
He said services would resume once the situation returns to normal.
The disruption has affected passengers travelling between Bihar and Nepal for medical treatment, employment, business, education and other personal reasons. Travellers currently in Nepal and seeking to return to Patna may also face difficulties.
Risk To Road Connectivity
Flooding and flash floods have disrupted transportation in several parts of Nepal, with waterlogging, strong currents and landslides posing risks to road connectivity.
The situation could leave travellers stranded if key routes become impassable or are closed as a precaution.
Gandak Water Levels Raise Concern In Bihar
The flood situation in Nepal has also increased concerns along the Gandak River in Bihar, as water levels rise following heavy inflows from Nepal.
All 36 gates of the Gandak Barrage have been opened, with preparations under way to discharge excess water. Authorities have placed eight Bihar districts on high alert over the possibility of flash floods.
Border Movement May Be Affected
Rising water levels in the Gandak could disrupt road connectivity in low-lying areas along Bihar’s border districts.
Any closure of local roads could affect passenger movement, freight transportation and cross-border trade between India and Nepal.
NDRF, SDRF Teams Deployed
NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed in areas considered vulnerable to flooding. The administration is monitoring embankments, sluice gates and river water levels.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid rumours and follow official instructions as the situation develops.
