Tourism Department issues travel advisory amid weather risks
Summary
The Department of Tourism has issued a travel advisory urging domestic and foreign visitors to exercise caution as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds are forecast across Nepal from September 25 to 27. Travelers, trekkers and mountaineers have been asked to avoid travel if possible, while health facilities in Samagaun, the Khumbu region, Manang, Kathmandu and Pokhara are told to stay prepared.
Key Points
- The Department of Tourism has issued an advance travel advisory due to forecast heavy rainfall across Nepal this week.
- The weather is expected to bring thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, floods, landslides and snowfall in mountainous areas.
- Mountaineers, trekkers and support staff have been asked to remain vigilant and avoid travel if possible.
- Health facilities in trekking regions and in Kathmandu and Pokhara have been urged to ensure uninterrupted services.
