Rasuwagadhi border point remains closed for three months
Summary
The Rasuwagadhi border point between Nepal and China has been closed for three months following flood damage to the connecting bridge, halting key northern trade routes and impacting customs revenue and goods imports.
Key Points
- The Rasuwagadhi customs point has been closed for three months after flood damage washed away the connecting bridge.
- Construction of a new Bailey bridge is ongoing but incomplete, delaying the border reopening.
- Trade through Rasuwagadhi has stopped, affecting imports of electric vehicles, garments, and apples.
- Roads leading to the border are obstructed by landslides, complicating repair efforts and vehicle movement.
