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Snowfall grips life in Mustang

2015-02-18

Gandaki, Mustang, Barhagaun Muktikhsetra

Normal life has been affected in Mustang due to snowfall that is continued since Tuesday night. The snowfall started on Tuesday night lasted till 7:00 am today. Jomsom Bazaar has remained completely closed today following the snowfall. People are forced to keep themselves inside the house due to the chilling cold. According to Jomsom Airport, the Pokhara-Jomsom air service has been disrupted due to the snowfall. One foot of snow has been piled at the district headquarters and there is still the possibility of snowfall, said Programme Officer at the District Development Committee, Mustang, Kedar Singh Thapa. Mostly, the snow has been piled at upper parts of the district including Muktinath, Kagbeni, Lomangthang, Chhoser, among other VDCs, according to the District Police Office, Mustang.

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