Snow and rain disrupt life across Nepal’s highlands
Summary
Snow and rain have disrupted daily life across the high hills and mountain districts of Jumla, Jajarkot, Gorkha and Manang, forcing herders to move livestock to lower elevations and affecting trekking routes. The Manang District Administration has barred trekking in high-altitude areas for three days as conditions worsen.
Key Points
- Heavy snowfall and rain have affected Jumla, Jajarkot, Gorkha, Lamjung and Manang, causing temperatures to drop sharply.
- Herders in Jajarkot have begun moving horses, mules, sheep and goats down from high-altitude pastures to protect them from the cold.
- Snowfall has disrupted trekking and climbing in the Manaslu and Manang regions, including the Manaslu trail and Manaslu base camp area.
- The Manang District Administration has banned trekking in high-altitude areas from Friday to Sunday and advised tourists to stay in safe locations.
