543 tons of fruits imported through Korala border in 11 days
Summary
543 tons of fruits were imported from China through the Korala border in 11 days, but transport along the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road has been blocked by bad weather since September 27. The delay has left containers stranded in Mustang, raising spoilage concerns and prompting local distribution of some dragon fruit.
Key Points
- 543 tons of fruits entered Nepal from China through the Korala border crossing over the past 11 days.
- Heavy rain and snowfall disrupted transport on the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road, leaving the imported fruits stranded in containers.
- Some dragon fruit from a stranded container was distributed to locals in Jomsom to prevent spoilage worth around Rs 2.4 million.
- Delays in transportation have caused estimated losses of about Rs 3 million.
