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Landslide on China-Nepal Highway Leaves Numerous People Stranded

July,27 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS
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A landslide hit a section of the China-Nepal highwayin Tibet on Staturdayleaving about numerous people and vehicle strandedTibettravel.org reported.

Massive meters of rock and mud roared on a mountain slopelocated on the Nepal side of Friendship Highway. Nepal authorities has dispatched rescue teams to that area as soon as possible, but the rescue work was hampered bu the narrow road and the occurence of other minor landslides. Nepal militray also assigned helicopters to help. Because the rescue resource is very limited, the helicopter fee is about 275 USD dollars per person.


Landslide of China-Nepal Highway


Landslide of China-Nepal Highway


Landslide of China-Nepal Highway

For now we don't have the exact number of victims of this disaster, but let's hope for the best.

China National Highway 318, linking Lhasa in Tibet with Kathmandu in Nepalruns across therough terrain of the Himalayan mountainsNatural disasters such as landslides frequentlydisrupt traffic here.

Master Catherine Jigme

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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