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Floods Disrupt Trade Between India and Nepal, Causing Long Truck Queues

Heavy rainfall caused flash floods that damaged key road routes used for trade between India and Nepal.

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Key Points

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Flash floods broke road connections on the India‑Nepal trade route.

Approximately 16 kilometers of trucks waited at the Sonauli crossing.

Traffic on the national highway was impacted by the extended queue.

Authorities are intensifying surveillance and coordinating repair work.

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As a result, a line of cargo trucks up to 16 kilometers long formed at the Sonauli border crossing in Uttar Pradesh, waiting to enter Nepal.

The congestion extended onto the nearby national highway, slowing traffic for other travelers as well.

Police, border officials, and disaster‑response agencies have increased monitoring and safety measures while road repairs are underway.

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5 words

flash floods

rapidly rising water that covers roads and land after intense rain

cross‑border trade

exchange of goods and services between two neighboring countries

cargo trucks

large vehicles that carry goods from one place to another

surveillance

close watching or monitoring to ensure safety

disaster‑response agencies

organizations that help manage emergencies like floods

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