Weeks of landslides leave Tatopani border closed, trade in limbo
Summary
Weeks of landslides have completely shut the Tatopani border crossing with China, halting trade, customs revenue collection and import-export operations. Containers of goods are stranded on both sides of the border as traders and residents demand urgent repairs to the Arniko Highway.
Key Points
- Tatopani border point has been cut off for three weeks after landslides blocked the Arniko Highway at Eco, Daklang and Liping.
- Trade, customs revenue collection and import-export activities have been suspended, leaving containers of goods stranded in Nepal and Tibet.
- Local business groups say the government has moved too slowly, while officials say the road damage is too severe for routine maintenance.
- Nearby villages and households remain at risk from ongoing road subsidence and landslide threats.
