Seven foreign tourists rescued after snowfall in Solukhumbu
Heavy snow in the upper Khumbu region prompted authorities to halt further trekking and mountaineering.
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Heavy snowfall halts trekking in Khumbu, seven tourists rescued
Authorities moved over 1,200 visitors to safety as snow piled over half a metre in high areas.
AI-assisted · Reviewed by WeNepalHeavy Khumbu snowfall halts trekkers, seven foreign tourists rescued
Chief District Officer Kamansingh Thapa Magar said more than half a metre of snow has settled in the upper Khumbu after continuous rain.
Auto-published · routineSnowfall and rain bring cold, halt trekking in Nepal's high districts
Manang has barred high-altitude trekking from Friday to Sunday, while herders in Jajarkot move livestock down from snowbound pastures.
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