Bhote Koshi Flood Causes 12.9 Billion NPR Damage to Transport Sector

Kathmandu. The flood in Bhote Koshi has caused physical damage of 12.9 billion rupees to vehicles and the transport sector. The flood has caused great damage to the Rasuwagadhi customs, a major trade gateway with our northern neighboring country China, and to vehicles and the transport sector on the road. The rapid damage and needs assessment report published by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has shown this. According to the report, due to the flood, the physical structures of the Rasuwagadhi Customs Office were destroyed, causing damage of approximately 13 billion rupees to vehicles brought for customs clearance...