Tourists stranded in Manang as floods, snowfall disrupt Annapurna Circuit
Summary
Tourists on the Annapurna Circuit have been stranded in Manang after incessant rain triggered flooding in lower areas and heavy snowfall in upper Manang. Several roads have been washed away, and some visitors have been evacuated by helicopter while others wait for the route to reopen.
Key Points
- Incessant rainfall has triggered flooding in lower Manang and heavy snowfall in upper Manang, stranding tourists on the Annapurna Circuit.
- More than 150 tourists attempting to cross Thorong La Pass returned because of snowfall, while 226 foreign tourists were registered in upper Manang and 44 returned.
- Ill tourists and visitors whose visas expired were evacuated by helicopter, and helicopter evacuation from Mustang is available if needed.
- Floods and river erosion have washed away road sections, and repair work is being slowed by the difficulty of transporting heavy equipment.
