Flood Disrupts Kailash Pilgrimage Routes | Johannesburg News

A deadly flood in Nepal has crippled the Rasuwagadhi border crossing, forcing thousands of pilgrims—especially Indian nationals on the sacred Kailash-Manasarovar journey—to scramble through alternative routes like Tatopani and Hilsa. With over 1,300 dead and 5,130 still missing, the disaster has disrupted travel between Nepal and China, sending a surge of passengers through backup crossings. Authorities are racing to manage the chaos, as these routes become vital lifelines for pilgrims and travelers alike, while the damaged Rasuwagadhi remains unusable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://iol.co.za/thepost/news/2026-09-15-kailash-pilgrims-use-alternative-nepal-china-crossings-after-flood-5130-still-missing/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/206778f6ea417c02 Report issues to [email protected].