Relief for Rasuwa flood victims stuck at Nepal-India border
Summary
Relief supplies for flood and landslide victims in Rasuwa have been stuck at the Nepal-India border in Bairgania after customs clearance delays. Officials and local representatives say duties and quarantine checks are slowing the entry of food, clothing and other essentials.
Key Points
- Relief materials for Rasuwa flood and landslide victims have been halted at Bairgania Customs on the Nepal-India border since Wednesday.
- Two pickup trucks from Kolkata carrying rice, biscuits, water, clothes and other essentials were stopped because customs-duty exemption was not provided.
- Food items need quarantine testing, while clothing and other goods must go through customs procedures and duties.
- Gaur Municipality Mayor Shambhu Sah said imposing customs duty on humanitarian assistance is impractical and urged the government to exempt genuine relief materials.
