338 Trucks, Containers Missing in Rasuwa Flood; 441 People Unaccounted For
Summary
A flood in Timure, Rasuwa has left 338 trucks and containers and 441 drivers, co-drivers and entrepreneurs unaccounted for. Transport groups have submitted preliminary damage details to the Department of Transport Management, which is preparing recommendations on compensation and rehabilitation.
Key Points
- 338 trucks and containers went missing in the flood in Timure, Rasuwa, along with 441 drivers, co-drivers and entrepreneurs.
- The Federation of Nepal Truck Transportation Entrepreneurs submitted preliminary damage details to the Department of Transport Management after it sought loss data from transport stakeholders.
- Officials say the figures are still incomplete and could rise as more information is collected.
- The government has formed a committee to assess damage and recommend compensation and rehabilitation measures.
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