Snowfall, rain and storms disrupt life across hills and highways
Summary
Heavy snowfall and rain in Dolakha and Taplejung districts have disrupted normal life, affecting travel, agriculture, and tourism activities.
Key Points
- Heavy snowfall in Dolakha District has covered settlements and reduced visibility due to dense fog.
- Continuous rainfall has blocked multiple points of the BP Highway due to swelling Roshi River inundation.
- Strong winds in Hetauda damaged a transmission tower, halting broadcasts from Hetauda FM 99.6 MHz.
- Pathibhara Temple in Taplejung has experienced its heaviest snowfall of the season, impacting pilgrim movement but recording over 1,800 visitors.
