670 Nepali stranded in Chinese territory beyond Kerung rescued
Summary
670 Nepali citizens stranded in China’s Kerung border area after floods in the Bhotekoshi River have been rescued and sent back to Kathmandu via the Tatopani border. The Chinese side and Nepali authorities coordinated the return as the border route remained disrupted.
Key Points
- 670 Nepali citizens stranded in China’s Kerung border area were rescued after flooding in the Bhotekoshi River disrupted the route.
- They were brought back to Nepal through the Tatopani border in Sindhupalchok and sent to Kathmandu with coordinated transport arrangements.
- The Armed Police Force of Nepal, Chinese counterparts, local governments, and transport operators worked together on the rescue operation.
- Authorities said the process of bringing back remaining stranded Nepalis from Kerung is still ongoing.
