Goat demand up in Valley as Dashain travel is curtailed

Live goat priced from Rs630 to Rs700 per kg this Dashain. Damage to roads caused by floods and landslides has hampered vehicular movement.

Demand for goats for Dashain meat has increased in Kathmandu after the recent floods and landslides damaged the key roads connecting the Valley. The poor shape of roads has prevented tens of thousands of people from travelling home to celebrate the festival.