Nepal, Oct. 14 -- Floods and landslides in Rasuwa on August 26, along the Kaligandaki Corridor from September 25 to 27, and in Gorkha on October 11 have disrupted transportation, supply chains and local economies. The damage has affected not only disaster-hit communities but also markets, businesses and household budgets elsewhere.
Road disruptions have delayed the movement of goods to Kathmandu and other markets, forcing traders to use alternative routes and incur additional transportation costs. These difficulties have added pressure on the supply of essential commodities, including cooking gas, during one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year.
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