Authorities urge people not to trek in Mustang and surrounding areas for three days

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११ कार्तिक २०८३, बुधबार ०७:१९October 28, 2026

Mustang. The District Administration Office and Lomanthang Rural Municipality have requested people not to trek in the high mountainous areas from October 28 to 14 due to the possibility of adverse weather.

KATHMANDU: The District Administration Office (DAO) has issued a notice stating that moderate to heavy rain with thunder, lightning and gusty wind has been predicted at most places of the Gandaki province.TAG_OPEN_div_22

The administration has urged the tourists to stay alert as there is a risk of heavy snowfall and avalanche in the high hilly and mountainous areas.TAG_OPEN_div_20

Chief District Officer of Mustang, Parshuram Pokharel, said that cold is likely to increase, landslides on the roads and affected road and air transport.TAG_OPEN_div_18

Similarly, Lomanthang Rural Municipality has also warned that the risk of adverse weather could increase in Korala checkpoint and surrounding areas.TAG_OPEN_div_16

Rural municipality chair Tasinarbu Gurung urged the transport entrepreneurs, drivers, traders and tourists not to take vehicles towards Korala checkpoint as there was a risk of road accidents due to slippery road following snowfall.TAG_OPEN_div_14

The rural municipality has urged the rural municipality to suspend the movement of vehicles towards Korala border until the weather becomes favourable.TAG_OPEN_div_12