Moderate rainfall in Koshi, Madhesh and Bagmati
With overcast skies, light rainfall has been taking place in the federal capital since early this morning.
The Weather Forecasting Division has predicted the weather to remain mostly cloudy in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, along with hilly regions of the country and generally cloudy in the Tarai region.
There are chances of moderate rainfall at many places in Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati Provinces, and at a few places in the hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces. Light rainfall is likely at a few places in Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces.
Furthermore, moderate snowfall is likely at some places in the high hilly and mountainous regions of the country.
The country is currently under the influence of westerly winds, the partial impact of the cyclone Montha developed in the Bay of Bengal, along with the low-pressure system in the Arab Sea, adds the Division.
Three killed in Palpa bus accident
Three persons died in a bus accident at Pipal Bhanjyang in Rainadevi Rural Municipality-4, Palpa on Wednesday.
The bus (Lumbini Province 01-001 Ja 0091) was heading towards Mehaldhap from Amalabas in Palpa district when the incident occurred.
The deceased have been identified as driver Kamal Rayamajhi (34) of Amalabas; Ram Bahadur Gaha (41), of Chhahara-4; and Mukta Bahadur Budhathoki (37) of Chhahara-1, according to Kamal Pradhan, Information Officer at District Police Office, Palpa.
Seriously injured in the incident, they were taken to the District Hospital, Palpa where they breathed their last during the course of treatment.
Investigation into the incident is underway, police added.
APF reaches Muktinath Temple to provide medical care to tourists
The Armed Police Force (APF) today reached the Muktinath Temple premises to provide medical care to domestic tourists affected by the recent heavy snowfall in Mustang.
The APF set up a health camp at the temple entrance in the morning and conducted health check-ups for 250 visitors.
Most of the visitors reported headaches, nausea, vomiting, and breathing difficulties following the snowfall and a sudden drop in temperature.
Meanwhile, the APF also cleared snow along the route to the temple, facilitating the movement of tourists.
Rescue efforts on for three British and 12 domestic tourists stranded in Hidden Valley
Rescue efforts are underway for 12 domestic tourists and three British women who are stranded due to heavy snowfall in Hidden Valley, Mustang.
Spokesperson of the Nepal Army, Rajaram Basnet, said that efforts are underway to airlift 12 domestic tourists and three British women stranded in Hidden Valley, adding that continuous snowfall and bad weather have caused some problems in the rescue bid.
“The tourists are in normal (health) condition, and coordination with the travel company for rescue is underway,” he said.
The 15 tourists were stranded in the valley after continuous snowfall from Monday night covered the trekking route while travelling from Mudi, Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality-4 in Myagdi via the Italian base camp to Marpha, Gharapjhong Rural Municipality-2 in Mustang.
Meanwhile, a team of security personnel have rescued around 1,500 tourists trapped in the upper region of Manang due to continuous snowfall.
According to the Army spokesperson Basnet, 1,500 people, including 200 foreign tourists stranded in various places of Tilicho, Khangsar, Pisang, Upper Manang and Humde areas of Manang, have been rescued.
The rescue team deployed from the Nepal Army's New Bhairavidal Company in Manang, in collaboration with the local administration, people's representatives, the Armed Police Force Nepal, and Nepal Police, had brought the tourists to a safe location.
