Rescue efforts on for three British and 12 domestic tourists stranded in Hidden Valley
Summary
Rescue operations are underway for 15 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall in Hidden Valley, Mustang, while around 1,500 tourists trapped by snow in Manang have been safely evacuated.
Key Points
- Rescue efforts are active for 12 domestic tourists and three British women stranded in Hidden Valley, Mustang due to heavy snowfall.
- The stranded tourists are reported to be in normal health condition and coordination with the travel company is ongoing for their evacuation.
- A team of security personnel has rescued approximately 1,500 tourists, including 200 foreign nationals, trapped in the upper region of Manang because of continuous snowfall.
- The rescue operation involved the Nepali Army, local administration, Armed Police Force Nepal, and Nepal Police collaborating to bring stranded tourists to safety.
