Altitude Sickness

One person has died of altitude sickness in Panchthar. The deceased has been identified as Bishal Magar, 31, of Phalelung-5, Tunibot, Panchthar.

Mandip Gurung, an international mountain guide, who developed altitude sickness has been airlifted to Kathmandu from Lukla today.

Ten tourists including two foreign nationals have been trapped in the Mera Peak area due to snowfall.

Seven people who were believed to have gone missing from Jalajala highlands in Jajarkot are found safe