Humla's Hilsa border: 41 Nepalis stranded as heavy snowfall blocks route
Summary
Heavy snowfall and rain have stranded 41 Nepalis at Hilsa in Humla after the Hilsa-Taklakot route was blocked. The disruption has also halted Kailash Mansarovar travel and affected local trade, with the border expected to reopen from Oct. 4.
Key Points
- 41 Nepalis from Namkha Rural Municipality have been stranded at Hilsa after the route to Taklakot was blocked by snowfall.
- The Chinese side has halted Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage travel, while road-clearing work continues on both sides of the border.
- Around 2 to 2.5 feet of snow has accumulated in Hilsa, and travel is expected to resume from Oct. 4.
- The disruption has affected local trade and daily life in the Humla border area.
