Tatopani border point shut after forest fire across Nepal–China border
Summary
The Tatopani border point with China has been closed due to a massive forest fire in the border areas on the Chinese side, causing trade disruptions and security concerns for Nepal.
Key Points
- The Tatopani border point with China has been closed since Monday due to a massive forest fire in the border areas on the Chinese side.
- The fire started Sunday night in the Chhobin area between Nyalam and Khasa and has destroyed a large forest area across the border.
- Chinese authorities have halted all border movement and communication services have been affected due to the fire.
- Trade disruptions have occurred as containers worth millions are stranded on both sides following the closure, compounded by the earlier shutdown of the Rasuwagadhi border point.
