Birgunj Customs Office Reports 70% Increase in Daily Imports After Bhote Koshi Flood
Summary
Daily imports through the Birgunj border have risen by 70% after the Bhote Koshi flood blocked the Rasuwa and Tatopani customs routes, redirecting Chinese goods through southern crossings. Customs officials say revenue collection is improving, while consumer groups warn of possible price hikes during the festival season.
Key Points
- Birgunj Customs Office says daily imports through the border have increased by 70% after the Bhote Koshi flood disrupted northern customs routes.
- Chief Customs Administrator Krishna Prasad Mainali said festival goods and other imports from China are being rerouted through Birgunj.
- Revenue collection has improved, with 93.37% of the Bhadra target collected by Wednesday and a fiscal-year target of Rs 293 billion.
- Consumer organizations warned that blocked roads and rerouted freight could lead to arbitrary price increases during the festival season.
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