Traffic movement in Kathmandu Valley has decreased ahead of the Dashain festival as thousands of residents leave the capital to celebrate with their families. However, major junctions remain active, with vehicles continuing to operate across the city. A visit to key intersections, including Baneshwor, Koteshwor, Jadibuti, Satdobato, Kalanki, Tripureshwor, Thapathali and Maitighar, found noticeably fewer vehicles than usual, although the streets