Nylam–Khasa wildfire contained, Tatopani crossing still remains shut
Summary
The wildfire in the Nylam-Khasa border forest areas has been largely contained, but the Tatopani border crossing remains closed, disrupting trade and movement between Nepal and China.
Key Points
- A wildfire broke out in the Nylam and Khasa border forest areas between Nepal and China.
- The fire has been mostly controlled on the Chinese side but continues to smoulder near Nepal, delaying the reopening of the Tatopani border crossing.
- The Tatopani border crossing was briefly opened for one day but remains closed due to lingering risks and customs disruptions.
- Nearly 400 containers are stranded due to the prolonged closure, creating concerns among traders and importers.
