Flood, landslides disrupts supplies, Kathmandu food prices soar
Summary
Floods and landslides have disrupted supplies to Kathmandu Valley after the Krishnabhir section of the Nagdhunga-Muglin road was washed away, pushing up prices of rice, sugar, oil and vegetables. Authorities say they are using alternative routes and monitoring fuel, LPG and market supplies to prevent shortages and black marketing.
Key Points
- The Trishuli River washed away the Krishnabhir section of the Nagdhunga-Muglin road, halting freight traffic and disrupting supplies to Kathmandu Valley.
- Prices of essentials including rice, sugar, pulses and cooking oil have risen by about 30 to 50 percent as transport costs increased.
- Kalimati Market recorded a sharp drop in incoming vegetables, fruits and fish, though traders say rice and pulses stocks are still sufficient for about three months.
- The government has warned against black marketing and is assessing damage to the road while arranging alternative routes for fuel and goods.
