576 Nepalis stranded in China after Bhotekoshi floods repatriated
Summary
576 Nepali citizens stranded at China’s Kerung border after Bhotekoshi river floods have been safely brought back to Nepal through the Kodari crossing. The repatriation was carried out with assistance from the Chinese government and coordination by Nepal’s Armed Police Force.
Key Points
- 576 Nepali citizens stranded at China’s Kerung border after the Bhotekoshi floods have been repatriated to Nepal.
- The stranded people returned through the Kodari border crossing in Sindhupalchok with help from the Chinese government and Nepal’s Armed Police Force.
- Road access on the Nepali side was disrupted by landslides and flood damage, forcing the use of special arrangements for transport to Kathmandu.
- A 15-member team under Assistant Sub-Inspector Bhup Bahadur Budhathoki was deployed at Tatopani to assist with the repatriation.
