Snowfall in Humla affects normal life

Kathmandu: Humla has witnessed snowfall. Although the weather was clear till Monday afternoon, snowfall started occurring last night.

Chief District Officer Narayan Pandey said the snowfall happened in Simkot, the district headquarters. Up to two inches of snow has accumulated here, while there was up to one foot of snow in the higher reaches including north Namkha rural municipality.

The cold has increased with snowfall in the district. He said dipping temperatures with snowfall have also created complications in the movement.

It is reported that snowfall has affected normal life in the Limi, Yari, Halji, Til, and Hilsa Chala villages of Namkha of the district. The temperature has now reached minus in Simkot.

Rainfall is taking place in the southern part of the district. Chief District Officer Pandey has urged the elderly and children to stay safe during the snowfall and also cautioned the people of the surrounding settlement of possible avalanches.

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