22 May 2024 | 11:29 AM UTC
India, Nepal: Authorities to suspend cross-border transit between Bihar State and Parsa, Bara, and Rautahat districts May 23-26
Authorities to close the border between Bihar State, India, and Parsa, Bara, and Rautahat Districts, Nepal, May 23-26. Plan for disruptions.
Authorities will close the border between the East and West Champaran Districts of Bihar State in India and in Nepal's Parsa, Bara, and Rautahat Districts early May 23 through early May 26. This is a routine precaution ahead of elections in East and West Champaran districts in Bihar.
An increased security presence and heightened vigilance will likely be exercised on both sides of the border. Disruptions to cross-border freight and passenger traffic could linger after the closure is lifted as transport companies and customs officials clear their backlogs.
Confirm travel and freight arrangements via the affected segment of the border. Consider rerouting time-sensitive shipments via alternative border crossings. Plan for lingering disruptions after the border reopens.
