Hilsa border point shut for long time, Humla border area faces severe shortage of food and treatment

The Hilsa border point with China in Humla has been closed for a long time. This has put Nepali citizens and security personnel in the border area into difficulty.

Since the crossing closed, they have had to endure a severe shortage of food and drinking water as well as health treatment. With daily necessities unable to reach the border area, life has become difficult for those living there.

Snowfall has also made it difficult for people in the border area to return home. With the crossing closed and snow blocking the road, they have been forced to stay there and endure the shortage.

Hilsa is the border point connecting Humla with China. Various media outlets have published reports on the impact its closure has had on Nepalis living in the border area.