Farmers welcome season’s first snowfall in Sudurpashchim hills
Summary
Snowfall in Sudurpashchim hills including Baitadi has halted transport and electricity services, while farmers welcome the season's first snowfall and winter rains to aid crop growth.
Key Points
- Snowfall in Sudurpashchim Province's hills has disrupted transport, including road blockages on Dashrath Chand and Jaya Prithvi Highways.
- Electricity supply has also been affected in the snowfall-impacted areas, with restoration efforts ongoing.
- Snowfall has been recorded in Baitadi, Darchula, Bajhang, Doti, and Dadeldhura districts since Friday evening.
- Farmers have welcomed the first snowfall and winter rains, hopeful it will benefit soil moisture and winter crop growth after a four-month dry spell.
