Kathmandu, Oct 31, 2025

Over a dozen trekkers, including three Austrian nationals and several Nepali guides, remain out of contact in the remote area of Mustang, a mountainous district in Nepal, since Friday morning amid heavy snowfall in the region, according to the company which organised their trek.

For the past few days, Nepal’s high hills and mountainous regions have been experiencing continuous snowfall, while several other areas have witnessed heavy rainfall.

Local government authorities in various mountainous districts have barred trekkers from venturing into remote regions, citing risks to their safety.

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, weather conditions have deteriorated due to the impact of Cyclone Montha, which developed over the Bay of Bengal, posi

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