TAAN urges trekkers, tourists to take precautions against Cyclone Arnab
Summary
TAAN has urged trekkers, guides and tourists to take precautions as Cyclone Arnab is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, snow and avalanches across Nepal from October 29. It has advised people in vulnerable trekking and mountain areas to move to safer locations and suspend travel where necessary.
Key Points
- TAAN has urged trekkers, guides and tourists to stay alert as Cyclone Arnab develops in the Bay of Bengal and may affect Nepal from October 29.
- The cyclone is expected to bring heavy rainfall, lightning, strong winds, snow, blizzards and avalanches across the Tarai, hills and mountain regions on October 30 and 31.
- People at base camps and high-altitude destinations have been advised to move to safer locations and suspend travel until conditions improve.
- TAAN has also warned trekkers in Manaslu, Manang, Myagdi and Mustang to avoid landslide- and flood-prone routes and temporary bridges.
