Kathmandu, July 9 -- Several major highways across Nepal have been obstructed by landslides and road collapses triggered by continuous rainfall since Tuesday night, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded and travel plans disrupted across the country.

In Nawalparasi East, a section of the East-West Highway near Khursanikhola caved in around 5:30am Wednesday, halting all traffic. According to the District Police Office in Parasi, a truck got stuck at the collapsed section. Deputy Superintendent of Police Bir Dutta Pant said police personnel have been deployed for rescue and road clearance.

Meanwhile, in Palpa, the Siddhartha Highway has remained blocked since early Wednesday after a landslide struck near the Siddhababa Temple in ward 3 of ...