Tourists urged to avoid high Himalayas as bad weather looms
Summary
Tourists and mountaineers have been urged to avoid high-altitude Himalayan areas from October 28 to November 1 due to forecasts of heavy rain, snowfall and possible avalanches. Authorities have also warned of flood, landslide and AMS risks and asked health facilities in key mountain destinations to stay prepared.
Key Points
- The Department of Tourism has advised tourists and mountaineers to stay away from high-altitude Himalayan areas from October 28 to November 1.
- Weather forecasts warn of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, snowfall, strong winds and possible avalanches in several parts of the country.
- Authorities have cautioned that the rain could trigger floods, landslides and soil erosion, while mountain areas face snowstorms and avalanches.
- Health facilities in Himalayan destinations such as Khumbu and Manang, as well as Kathmandu and Pokhara, have been asked to keep treatment for acute mountain sickness available.
