Heavy snowfall in Upper Mustang halts Nepal-China trade
Summary
Heavy snowfall in Upper Mustang has closed the Korala border crossing, halting Nepal’s only functioning overland trade route with China. The disruption, combined with closures at Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi, is raising fears of supply shortages ahead of Dashain and Tihar.
Key Points
- Heavy snowfall in Upper Mustang has shut the Mustang-Korala border crossing, stopping overland trade between Nepal and China.
- The Department of Customs says snow around the customs office has made cargo movement and clearance difficult for at least a day or two.
- Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi, Nepal’s other major China trade gateways, are already closed due to landslides and flooding.
- Traders fear delays, higher transport costs, and possible shortages of festive-season goods in the domestic market.
