Nepal Oil Corporation Prioritizes Fuel Supply for Flood Relief Efforts
Summary
Nepal Oil Corporation has prioritized uninterrupted fuel and LP gas supply for flood relief efforts after road blockages disrupted tanker access to Kathmandu. The corporation has also arranged aviation fuel for rescue helicopters and sent petrol, diesel, and gas cylinders to affected districts.
Key Points
- Nepal Oil Corporation is using the Tribhuvan Rajpath as an alternative route to supply petroleum products and LP gas to Kathmandu Valley and nearby districts.
- The corporation has arranged 102,000 liters of aviation fuel for helicopters involved in search and rescue operations with the Nepali Army.
- A total of 307,000 liters of petrol and diesel have been supplied to flood-affected areas, with sales and distribution continuing even on public holidays.
- Five hundred gas cylinders are being sent to Rasuwa and Nuwakot for displaced residents, while more cylinders are being arranged for the valley.
