Heavy snowfall happening at Simbhanjyang and Aghor areas of Tribhuvan Highway since last night has obstructed vehicular movement from 2:00 am this morning, the police station of Palung area said. Mayor of Thaha Municipality Labsher Bista said it had been difficult to clear the snow because the areas witnessed heavy snowfall including rain. The automobiles heading to Kathmandu from Hetauda are stranded at Aghor area of Tribhuvan Highway.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of District Police, Makawanpur, Jayashwor Rimal said preparations are on to resume the transport by this afternoon given the weather shows improvement.
Heavy snowfall disrupts two highways in Sudurpaschim
Meanwhile, Bhimdutta Highway that connects seven hilly districts of the Sudurpaschim Province is obstructed following the snowfall that took place from Thursday night.
Area station at Budar confirmed that the snowfall going down since last night has disrupted vehicular movement here and efforts are ongoing to clear the snow.
Dozens of vehicles and an outsized number of passengers traveling in the vehicles are stranded at Gaira and Budar areas in Doti. Sahukharka, Gaira, Hagulte and therefore the vicinity are blanketed with snow within the district.
Likewise, Pahalmansingh Swar Highway from Silgadhi of Doti to Sanfe of Achham district is additionally obstructed because of snowfall. Vehicles heading to Bajura and Achham districts from Tarai and to Tarai from hilly districts are stranded at different points after a significant snowfall in Chaukhutte area.
The snowfall has badly affected people’s lives here as they need to face difficulties to maneuver outside home. Khaptad, Goladeu, Napani, Charkekolek, Badikedarthan, Alyadi, Chauribaj, Okharkhali, Mustal and other areas within the region have witnessed heavy snowfall from Thursday, it is said.
Snowfall impacts life in Humla
Meanwhile, snowfall has also affected normal life in Humla district since Thursday morning.
Regular flights have also been disrupted because of the snowfall. As the flights could not take place, the availability of food products allotted from Nepalgunj and Surkhet is additionally affected. Moreover, service delivery from the government and non-governmental organizations is additionally impacted after the snowfall.
The entire official works of the District Administration Office, Humla, are suspended after Assistant Chief District Officer Dasharath Rai tested positive for corona viral infection.