Some 88 thousand gas cylinders enter Kathmandu via alternative routes in three days
Summary
Around 87,877 LP gas cylinders were brought to Kathmandu through alternative routes in three days after the Prithvi Highway was disrupted at Krishnabhir, Dhading. Nepal Oil Corporation says petroleum and gas supplies to the valley are continuing, and refilling industries have been asked to keep operations running even on public holidays.
Key Points
- About 87,877 LP gas cylinders reached Kathmandu from September 3 to September 6 via alternative routes.
- The disruption at Krishnabhir on the Prithvi Highway caused by soil erosion along the Trishuli River blocked major transport to the capital.
- Nepal Oil Corporation says fuel tankers and gas bullets are also moving through alternative routes to keep supplies flowing.
- Gas refilling industries have been instructed to continue refilling and transportation even on public holidays.
