A Slovakian national, who was on a visit to Khumbu region of Solukhumbu, has died of altitude sickness. Police said that he died at Gorekshep in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-4 of the district. Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-4 Chairman Laxman Adhikari said that there has been a problem in rescuing the body due to bad weather.

Police said that they have been facing difficulties to get the complete details of the deceased as the communication service has also been affected.