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The latest WeNepal stories from Karnali Province.
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Karnali Yaks has recognised runner Hari Bahadur Rokaya in Surkhet with a cash prize of 50,000 rupees for his contributions to athletics. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
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Traders have brought Himalayan sheep and mountain goats from Dolpa to Pokhara ahead of the Dashain festival. The animals were sourced from various locations within Jagadulla Rural Municipality by a group of three business partners. According to the traders, early arrival helps secure quicker sales, allowing them to return home in time for the celebrations. Prices for the animals have been set between Rs 21,000 and Rs 43,000, with some already sold along the journey. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Weather authorities announced that the seasonal weather system has started pulling back from the country, with departure beginning in western territories. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the seasonal system has already moved out of most areas within Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces, along with western sections of Lumbini Province and certain locations in western Gandaki Province. Officials noted that declining weather system activity could result in complete departure from all remaining areas over the coming days. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
A woman aged 58 lost her life after a river carried her away in Rukum West. The incident occurred while she attempted to cross the Simrutu river. Community members along with law enforcement pulled her from the water downstream and rushed her for medical treatment. Authorities at the hospital declared her dead upon arrival. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Continuous precipitation over multiple days has rendered several key transport corridors impassable in Karnali. Landslips have obstructed routes such as the Karnali Corridor, Karnali Highway, Mid-Hill Highway, and Rapti Highway, alongside numerous local road sections. Spokesperson Santosh Singh Rathor stated that excavation machinery has been sent to clear the affected paths and restore movement. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
The Nepali Congress has completed village-level conventions across all seven rural municipalities in Humla district. District chair Mohanvikram Singh stated that 42 out of 44 ward assemblies have also concluded. Unanimous selections were made for local chairs in Namkha, Simkot, Kharpunath, Tanjakot, Adanchuli, and Sarkegad. The party will now begin the process of selecting representatives for the 15th national convention. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
In Taplejung the Mechi Highway reopened after a landslide at Khoksekhol, but the district administration has barred night driving while heavy rain is forecast; Gulmi and Arghakhanchi have imposed similar overnight limits and Ramechhap has urged residents to avoid unnecessary overnight travel. At the Koshi Barrage, 31 gates were open by Friday afternoon as the flow reached 240,555 cusecs. Fourteen families in Kanchanpur were moved to a school, two houses collapsed in Kavrepalanchok, water overflowed at the Arun-3 site in Sankhuwasabha, and Manang has advised against high-altitude trekking for three days. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Snow accompanied by rain has fallen across the high hills and mountains of Jumla, Jajarkot, Gorkha, Lamjung and Manang, pushing temperatures down and disrupting daily life. In Jumla, heavy snow has fallen at Gididaha and nearby villages of Pansaya Patan in Tatopani Rural Municipality-4, and herders in Jajarkot's Barekot are bringing horses, mules, sheep and goats down from the pastures. Manang's district administration has stopped high-altitude trekking between Friday and Sunday, covering Tilicho Lake, Thorong La Pass, Ice Lake, Kang La Pass and Bhimthang. Above the Manaslu base camp in Gorkha, snow has continued for two weeks, halting climbs and trekking. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Poor weather and low visibility closed five airports on Friday and disrupted domestic flights across Nepal. Tribhuvan International Airport authorities said Bharatpur, Pokhara, Lukla, Simara and Surkhet could not operate from early morning. Kathmandu's airport was running under Instrument Flight Rules, but services that depend on Visual Flight Rules were affected, with visibility around 3 kilometres at 6am and little changed by 10am. Lukla routes were hit hardest: Sita Air cancelled all its Friday flights, while Tara Air and Summit Air waited for conditions to improve. Of 134 scheduled domestic departures, Buddha Air had 58, Yeti Airlines 27 and Shree Airlines 23. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
