China-Nepal Trade Diverted to Mustang's Korala Border Due to Flood
Summary
Goods and containers entering Nepal from China are being diverted to Mustang’s Korala border crossing after the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung crossing was closed by a devastating flood. The Jomsom checkpost has recorded 66 cargo containers, while the Korala route has also brought in substantial customs revenue.
Key Points
- Goods and containers from China are being diverted from the closed Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border crossing to Mustang’s Korala border.
- The Jomsom checkpost of the Armed Police had collected details of 66 cargo containers by Sunday evening.
- The Korala border crossing generated Rs 6.92 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2082/83, with Rs 290 million collected in the first month of the current fiscal year.
- The Mustang Customs Office has 12 employees working against a sanctioned staff strength of 18.
