Upper Dolpa faces delays in delivering election materials to 12 polling centres

Summary

Election materials and staff have not yet reached 12 of 23 polling centres in Upper Dolpa due to delayed helicopter deliveries and weather conditions. Deliveries are expected soon.

Key Points
  • Election materials and staff have yet to reach 12 of 23 polling centres in Upper Dolpa.
  • Eleven helicopter flights have been made so far to deliver supplies and staff.
  • Strong winds have hampered flights to some areas, causing delays.
  • Dolpa has 70 polling centres staffed by 383 personnel with 24,115 registered voters for the March 5 polls.
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