Continuous rainfall, snowfall, and stormy weather have left over a hundred tourists stranded in Nepal’s Everest region, according to a report by India’s leading daily, The Hindu.
Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak at 29,031 feet, is located in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal’s northeastern Koshi Province. Government sources confirm that persistent rain and snowfall over the past three days have severely disrupted normal life in the area.
With overcast skies, strong winds, and reduced visibility, all flights at Lukla Airport have been suspended. Numerous flight cancellations have left both tourists and local residents in a difficult situation.
Surendra Thapa, Assistant Chief District Officer of Solukhumbu, stated that many tourists returning from Everest Base Camp have been stranded in Lukla since Thursday due to halted flight operations. He added:
“During the peak trekking season, multiple flights operate daily from Lukla. Currently, with all flights suspended, the number of stranded tourists has increased significantly. Many are struggling to find accommodation.”
Amrit Magar, in charge of Lukla Airport for various airlines, reported that nearly 1,500 ticketed passengers are currently stuck in Lukla.
The latest weather forecast from the Nepal Department of Meteorology warns that heavy rain and snowfall are likely to continue. Over the next two days, further precipitation is expected across Koshi Province and surrounding mountainous areas.