In every mid-winter, the roads become slippery, landslides occur on the roads, bridges collapse, and travel becomes uncomfortable and accidents occur. This time, accidents are happening in the first week of monsoon, roads are getting blocked. Passengers have to travel dangerously, especially on road sections that are being upgraded.

Traffic has been operating partially since Tuesday in the downstream area of ​​the Narayangadh-Butwal road section, where the upgrading work has been going on for 6 years, and the diversion of Binayi river in Dumkibas was washed away by floods on Thursday night. Due to this, traffic came to a standstill. Cargo and large passenger vehicles were stuck across the river, while smaller vehicles had to use alternative roads.

Mainly, thousands of passengers got stuck in a terrible situation. As the rate of rain increases, there is a risk of repeating the same situation on the roads elsewhere. Therefore, it is necessary for the government to act proactively so that the citizens do not suffer harassment or get into an accident due to the deteriorating condition of the road. The vigilance of the warning and demand of Vinayi Khola should be realized.

Narayangadh-Butwal road section has been upgradation work for 6 years since the journey of this route has become difficult. Mainly in the lower areas, due to winter dust and dry season mud, jams occur and passengers become hostages for hours. Sometimes due to stuck vehicles, sometimes due to construction works, there are jams for 30/40 hours, the lives of passengers are at stake. On Thursday night, after the diversion of Binayi river was washed away, the bus number VE1K 4085 got stuck in the river while trying to cross the river.

About half an hour later, security personnel and locals who came with an excavator rescued the passengers. The diversion here has been made eight times. Public investment is flowing with repeated diversions. It is said that the concrete bridge built there will be operational from June 22. However, the risk of traffic jams and other accidents will not be reduced immediately as one-way traffic is running in several places on the lower road section.

is not limited to jams or risky road sections. There are problems on roads in Chure, Mahabharat or hilly areas during Barkhayam. We have roads built all over the country in poor geography without adequate safety standards. In some places, roads are dug without environmental impact assessment and engineering survey. That's why risk is always there. Even last year, the rains in October and the floods and landslides caused by it have disturbed the condition of many roads. This year's monsoon is expected to rain more than ever before.

However, the reconstruction of the main road connecting the capital, which has comparatively more traffic, is not satisfactory. Even now, vehicles are passing through the temporary road built in the river on the BP highway connecting Eastern Nepal. Therefore, the government should prioritize reconstruction and maintenance. It should be a regular process. For this, coordination between the federal, state and local governments should be increased. Necessary structures and mechanisms should be kept in readiness to engage in rescue work as required. The budget accumulated in the calamity fund should be spent. Initiatives should be taken to complete the overdue projects as soon as possible in a quality manner.

Roads can be blocked at any time, danger can occur anywhere. So caution is required from all sides. Government-affiliated institutions and mechanisms should make information flow effective. Preparations should be made such as giving advance notice of risk, discouraging vehicle movement in potential areas, and setting up a safe holding center. Passengers should also make it a habit to travel only after being fully informed about the weather and road conditions. Along with the

, drivers should not be prone to take unnecessary risks. The government and transport related organizations should discourage drivers from driving in a safe manner. You should be trained in restraint. Competition in the transport sector is essential for safe and convenient travel. The main reason air travel is relatively safe around the world is the clear interpretation of standards and strict adherence to them. There is a need to create and adopt practical standards in road travel as well.