Unseasonal Snowfall Blankets Everest Region, Damages Hotels and Disrupts Autumn Tourism
Summary
Unseasonal snowfall in early October has disrupted the autumn trekking season in the Everest region, damaging hotels and impacting local tourism and livelihoods.
Key Points
- Unseasonal heavy snowfall occurred in the Everest region during early October, unusually early for the season.
- The snowfall caused more than four feet of accumulation above Namche Bazaar, disrupting daily life and trekking activities.
- Five hotels in the Dingboche area collapsed under the weight of the snow, causing economic losses to local tourism businesses.
- Authorities and local representatives are assessing the damage and urging caution for trekkers amidst ongoing adverse weather conditions.
