Customs Department Expresses Grief Over Bhote Koshi Flood Damage, Initiates Rescue and Trade Facilitation
Summary
The Customs Department has expressed grief over flood damage in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and other affected areas after a severe Bhote Koshi flood from Tibet. It has launched rescue coordination and asked cargo vehicles and traders to use the Korala crossing in Mustang as an alternative route.
Key Points
- The Customs Department says the Bhote Koshi flood has caused severe damage in districts including Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
- It has appointed contact officers to help injured or missing customs staff and their families in the affected areas.
- Separate contact officers have been assigned to assist traders, cargo drivers and co-drivers stranded on the route to the customs border.
- The department has advised cargo vehicles and businesses to use the Korala crossing in Mustang if possible to maintain trade flow.
