Mustang authorities urge three-day trekking halt amid bad weather forecast
Summary
Authorities in Mustang have urged trekkers to avoid high-altitude travel from October 29 to 31 as heavy rain, thunderstorms, snowfall and avalanches are forecast. Officials have also advised suspending movement toward the Korala border point until weather conditions improve.
Key Points
- Mustang district authorities have warned tourists and trekkers to avoid high-altitude trekking from October 29 to 31 due to adverse weather.
- Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, snowfall and avalanches are forecast across parts of Gandaki Province.
- Officials say falling temperatures, landslides and poor road and air conditions could disrupt travel, especially around the Korala border point.
- Local authorities have advised transport operators, traders and tourists to suspend travel toward Korala until conditions improve.
