Over 400 containers swept away by Bhotekoshi flood
Summary
More than 400 containers belonging to traders and businesspersons were swept away by the Bhotekoshi flood, leaving dozens of drivers and workers unaccounted for. The disruption has forced goods to be rerouted through Korala and raised transportation costs and prices by around 20 per cent.
Key Points
- More than 400 containers were swept away by the Bhotekoshi flood on August 26, affecting businesspersons from Sindhupalchowk and other parts of Nepal.
- Dozens of drivers and workers linked to the missing containers remain unaccounted for.
- Goods movement has been diverted from Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi, with 179 containers already brought back through Korala and Lichi.
- Traders say the longer routes have increased transport costs and pushed up goods prices by around 20 per cent.
