Snowfall in mountainous region affects normal life

Kathmandu- Snowfall has occurred in many places in the mountainous and high hilly region of the country since Sunday evening, affecting the normal life.

A report from Phungling in Taplejung district of Province no 1 states that heavy snowfall since Sunday evening has led to a sharp drop in mercury in the mountainous region. Heavy snowfall occurred at Ghunsa and other areas in Phaktanglung rural municipality which is situated at an altitude above 3,400 metres from the sea level.

Although moderate snowfall started occurring in Ghunsa area from the last week alone, heavy snowfall occurred since last... Read More