A swarm of close to 1,500 tourists stranded in the high-altitude areas of Manang following heavy snowfall and adverse weather have been rescued by the Nepali security forces. According to the Nepal Army’s announcement, hundreds of tourists trekking towards Tilicho Lake (4,919 meters) had to turn back from the base camp after heavy snowfall blocked the trails and made conditions unsafe for trekking.
Continuous efforts are being made to clear the snow along the trails, as highlighted by the District Administration Office of Manang. An official announcement has also been made, urging trekkers to cancel their visits.
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“Attempts are being made to clear the ways, but the snowfall is intense. We have requested trekkers and tourists who are still in low-lying areas to cancel their plans to visit until the end of this week,” Naba Raj Poudyal, Chief District Officer (CDO) of Manang, confirmed to ANI.
A district-level security task force has been deployed for road clearance and rescue operations.
Security personnel equipped with shovels and excavators are working to clear the blocked sections of the road, and the roads have been cleared to such an extent that motorbikes have started moving in the area.
