Early snowfall disrupts life and tourism in Khumbu
Summary
Unexpected early snowfall in Khumbu has disrupted daily life and tourism, causing hotel collapses and halting construction projects amid changing climatic patterns.
Key Points
- Early-October snowfall has covered Khumbu region, disrupting life and tourism.
- Five hotels in upper Khumbu collapsed under snow weight, with no casualties reported.
- The snowfall halted construction including the Ama Dablam Hydropower Project.
- Environmental experts link the unusual snow to global warming and erratic rainfall.
- A South Korean climber died on Mera Peak during the storm; Nepali guide survived.
- Dashain celebrations proceeded peacefully despite the harsh weather.
