Prithvi Highway shutdown puts Kathmandu supplies under pressure
Summary
The Prithvi Highway has remained closed after devastating floods, disrupting food and fuel supplies to the Kathmandu Valley and raising fears of shortages ahead of the festive season. Authorities say they are clearing roads and monitoring markets to prevent black marketing and artificial price hikes.
Key Points
- The Prithvi Highway has been closed since Wednesday morning after floods damaged bridges and washed away roads along the Trishuli corridor.
- The closure has raised concerns about food, fuel and other essential supplies reaching Kathmandu Valley, especially ahead of the festive season.
- The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies said they are monitoring markets to prevent shortages and black marketing.
- Nepal Oil Corporation said its Thankot depot has enough petroleum products for more than four to five days, while vegetables arriving at Kalimati Market have already fallen sharply.
