Sindhupalchok, Jan. 24 -- The wildfire that broke out in the forest areas along the Nepal-China border in the Nyalam-Khasa area has been brought under control, but the Tatopani border point has yet to resume full operations.

The Chinese side has informed Nepali authorities that the crossing cannot be reopened as the customs system on its side is still inoperational due to damage caused by the fire.

According to Sindhupalchok Chief District Officer Ram Krishna Adhikari, Chinese authorities have been updating Nepal that border operations became impossible after fires erupted in Nyalam, Khasa and Chhobin areas. The fire reportedly started after an electricity transformer exploded in Khasa, spreading rapidly through dense forest. Residents ...