Flood wipes out billions in goods as China trade routes collapse

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: The Bhotekoshi flood has dealt a major blow to Nepal’s import trade, sweeping away hundreds of containers carrying billions of rupees worth of goods brought in for the upcoming festival season. Clothing, footwear, electronic goods, garlic, onions, ginger and fruits imported for Dashain, Tihar and other major festivals were among the goods […]