Surkhet. Six Indian tourists, including two women, have gone missing due to heavy snowfall while returning to Phoksundo Lake from Dho in Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality-8 of Dolpa. <\/p>\n
They have been stuck in the snow at Numala Pass and Wagla Pass area between She-Phoksundo Rural Municipality-4 and 8. <\/p>\n
Tourists have been facing problems due to snowfall in the Himalayan region due to the impact of cyclone ‘Arnab’, which developed in the Bay of Bengal. According to local guides, the locals had warned the tourists that it would be difficult to cross the area due to snowfall. However, it has been reported that they were trapped in the snow after ignoring the advice of the locals. <\/p>\n
According to Junu Hamal, Chief District Officer of Dolpa, the tourists got stuck in the snow while returning to Phoksundo Lake from Dho. She said that despite the locals warning them that it would be difficult to cross the mountain, they went towards there and after that they went out of contact. According to Dhawa Samduk Gurung, chairperson of She-Phoksundo Rural Municipality, there is no mobile phone network in these passes, which lie between ward number 4 and 8. He said that it is difficult to get information about the condition of tourists as there is no communication. Out of the 244 tourists who reached Upper Dolpa, 6 are out of contact<\/p>\n
According to the District Administration Office, Dolpa, 244 tourists have reached Upper Dolpa. Among them, 149 are Nepalis, 44 are from SAARC countries and 51 are foreign nationals. Six Indian tourists who have gone missing are also in the list of 244 tourists. <\/p>\n
Lately, Shey-Phoksundo Lake has become the center of attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. In the 11 months of the last fiscal year 2082\u00f783, 4,882 tourists visited Phoksundo Lake. <\/p>\n
However, adverse weather, sudden snowfall and lack of communication in the high mountain areas have been a challenge for the tourists. Especially on the high mountain routes like Numala and Wagla Pass, due to snowfall, the movement has become risky. <\/p>\n
Dolpa Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Anil Raj Giri said that 6 Indian tourists have not come into contact even after the latest information. He said that they have requested the concerned authorities to arrange a helicopter for their search and rescue. Heavy snowfall and unfavourable weather have made it difficult to carry out search and rescue operations in high mountainous areas.<\/p>\n
It is not known where the tourists are due to the lack of mobile networks and thick snow. <\/p>\n
Two women and four men are among those who have gone missing. They were coming from Dho to Phoksundo Lake. A team of Nepal Army has also been deployed for their search and rescue, said Chief District Officer Hamal. <\/p>\n
Coordination is being made with the concerned authorities to prepare for the search and rescue by helicopter after the rescue was challenged due to adverse weather. Security officials said that it is not possible to ascertain the condition of the tourists until they come in contact. <\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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