Snowfall strands tourists heading to upper Manang, life hit hard in Himalayan districts

Cyclone Arnab, which formed in the Bay of Bengal, has caused snowfall in the Himalayan region. Because of the snow, tourists heading to destinations in upper Manang have been stranded in Manang itself.

According to Bizmandu, around 200 tourists are stuck in Manang. They have been unable to proceed further after the snowfall affected the trail.

The heavy snowfall has disrupted life in Himalayan districts including Manang, Mustang, Dolpa, Humla, Mugu, Jumla and Kalikot. Daily life has become difficult for residents of the Himalayan region.

Meanwhile, at Badimalika in Bajura, the Nepal Army has rescued by helicopter one of two people who were trapped after the snowfall, while the search continues for the other person.