पृथ्वी राजमार्ग अवरुद्ध : सयौं मालवाहक बाटैमा, उपत्यकामा तत्काल खाद्यान्न र इन्धन अभाव नहुनेPrithvi Highway Blocked: Cargo Vehicles Stranded, But No Immediate Food or Fuel Shortage in Kathmandu

The supply chain to the capital has been heavily disrupted after erosion by the Trishuli River blocked the Muglin-Kathmandu section of the Prithvi Highway, Kathmandu's main lifeline. As a result, hundreds of cargo vehicles carrying essential goods—including rice, lentils, oil, and vegetables from the Terai region and India—are stranded en route. Despite the major highway closure, authorities and business sectors have assured the public that the Kathmandu Valley will not face an immediate shortage of food or fuel.

According to the Nepal Rice, Oil, and Pulses Industry Association, warehouses in the valley currently hold enough rice stock to last two to three months. Association member Bibhor Agarwal stated that other essential groceries are also sufficiently stocked for 15 days to a month. While a blockage of a week to 10 days will not drastically impact the market, Agarwal warned that a prolonged closure could severely affect daily wage earners and low-income consumers, urging the government to expedite road repairs.

To prevent any crisis regarding petroleum products and cooking gas, the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is activating alternative transport routes. NOC Executive Director Nagendra Sah confirmed that fuel will now be transported to Kathmandu via Hetauda. Since the Amlekhgunj depot remains adequately supplied through direct pipelines from India, the NOC has guaranteed that there will be no scarcity of fuel or LPG in the capital.