Kathmandu, Oct 27: Department of Immigration has urged all to stop all forms of trekking to high hilly and Himalayan areas for the time being, especially in view of the possible heavy rainfall, snowing, snowstorm and avalanche on October 29-31.
Referring to the information it received from National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the Department has urged all the tourists to stay in safe places in case of those who have already reached the risky areas.
“All the tourists and trekkers, even those who have taken permission to trek in prohibited areas, are requested to not start trekking or stop it at safe places in view of possible natural disaster for three days starting from October 29,” said Surya Prasad Chapagain, director of the Department of Immigration, issuing a notice today.
-TRN Online