Gas Cylinders Filled Outside Kathmandu Due to Road Collapse
Summary
Gas bottling for Kathmandu has been shifted outside the federal capital after a road collapse at Krishnabhir on the Prithvi Highway disrupted access. Industry officials say cylinders are being filled at plants in districts like Birgunj, Chitwan, Parasi and Hetauda, with no immediate shortage expected.
Key Points
- Gas cylinders for Kathmandu are being filled outside the valley after the road collapsed at Krishnabhir on the Prithvi Highway.
- Several plants in Birgunj, Chitwan, Parasi, Hetauda and other nearby districts are filling cylinders and sending them to Kathmandu by truck.
- Nepal LP Gas Industry Association officials say gas imports from India have not decreased and supply should remain stable.
- Nepal Oil Corporation has allowed industries to fill gas outside the capital to maintain supply to the valley and nearby districts.
