Gas being distributed in full swing to consumers (photo feature)
Summary
Cooking gas is being distributed across Kathmandu Valley to ease shortages after the Krishna Bhir section of the Prithvi Highway collapsed due to erosion from the Bhotekoshi flash flood. Nepal Oil Corporation and the commerce, supply and consumer protection department are coordinating the distribution.
Key Points
- The Krishna Bhir section of the Prithvi Highway collapsed after erosion caused by the Bhotekoshi flash flood, disrupting supply chains for petroleum products and food.
- The government has moved to bridge the demand-supply gap for cooking gas in Kathmandu Valley.
- Cooking gas is being distributed from multiple posts in coordination with Nepal Oil Corporation and the commerce, supply and consumer protection department.
