Kathmandu, Sept. 7 -- A total of 576 Nepali citizens stranded at China's Kerung border following devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi river on August 26 have been safely brought back to Nepal.

They were repatriated through the Kodari border crossing in Sindhupalchok district with special assistance from the Chinese government and coordination by Nepal's Armed Police Force.

The stranded Nepalis began returning through Kodari on September 3 after landslides and flood damage disrupted road links on the Nepali side. They were transported to Kathmandu in vehicles arranged in coordination with local authorities and various organisations.

According to the Armed Police Force, 114 people entered Nepal through Kodari on September 3. A further 15...