Shortage of vehicles hampers rescue works in snowfall-hit Manang district

Manang, Oct 29: Normal life in Manang has been largely affected following a recent heavy snowfall in the district.

Although security personnel have been making continuous efforts since this morning to rescue those stranded due to the snow, the lack of vehicles has made the rescue operations challenging.

According to Chief District Officer Nawa Raj Poudyal, rescue operations have already begun, but many of the available vehicles have also been trapped in the snow. There is a shortage of additional vehicles to assist with the rescue efforts.

Visitors who were stranded at the Tilicho Lake Base Camp have been rescued, and additional arrangements have been made at Khangar to accommodate them. Snow debris along a 25-kilometer stretch of roadway has been cleared to facilitate movement.

Some tourists have been accommodated in homestays, while others have been placed in private shelters. According to the CDO, all foreign tourists are safe so far. (RSS)