Kathmandu, Oct. 4 -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has barred vehicular movement to and from Kathmandu following a heavy rainfall warning.

Alongside, the National Flood Forecasting Division of Nepal has issued a "red alert" for 20 districts across the country, including the capital.

Issuing a statement, the NDRRMA said, "In order to minimise the risk of flash floods, landslides, and other potential disasters caused by heavy rainfall, it is hereby informed that long-distance vehicle movement from all districts of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, as well as vehicles entering or exiting the Kathmandu Valley, will be suspended for 18, 19, and 20 Asoj 2082 (October 4, 5, and 6,...