Over 500 containers stranded between Lete and Korala
Summary
More than 500 cargo containers are stranded between Lete and Korala in Mustang after floods, landslides and snowfall disrupted the road and blocked customs clearance. The delays have held up goods imported from China for the Dashain-Tihar season, hurting traders and slowing market activity.
Key Points
- More than 500 cargo containers are stranded along the Lete-Korala route in Mustang after heavy rainfall caused floods, landslides and snowfall.
- Road repair work is underway in Myagdi and technicians say it could take another week to reopen the route.
- Electricity and internet disruptions blocked customs clearance at the Mustang Customs Office, leaving hundreds of containers and EVs waiting.
- The delays have hit traders and consumers by holding up festive-season imports from China.
