Eighty container drivers stranded in Kerung plead for repatriation
Summary
Around 80 Nepali container drivers remain stranded in Kerung for three days after flash floods in the Bhotekoshi river disrupted the Rasuwagadhi route. Local authorities say the damaged road and washed-away bridges could take months to reopen, leaving drivers urging the government to arrange their return through alternative border points.
Key Points
- About 80 container drivers and their vehicles have been stranded in Kerung for three days after flash floods in the Bhotekoshi river.
- The Rasuwagadhi to Dhunche road has suffered major damage, including washed-away bridges, making immediate return to Nepal impossible.
- Drivers say they are paying for food and lodging themselves and are running out of money while waiting for government help.
- Authorities are considering coordination with ministries and alternative routes such as Tatopani or Korala for repatriation.
