1,500 rescued after heavy snowfall in Manang
They were safely evacuated by a Nepali Army rescue team amid extreme weather in upper Manang.
Photo: Courtesy of Nepali Army
KATHMANDU– A Nepali Army rescue team from the New Bhairabidal Battalion in Manang rescued over 1,500 people, including 200 foreigners, stranded due to heavy snowfall.
The operation was carried out in coordination with local authorities, the Armed Police Force, Nepal Police, and residents, the Nepali Army said.
The snowfall began on Monday and affected several areas, including Tilicho, Khangsar, Pisang, Upper Manang, and Humde.
The snowfall comes amid an ongoing period of extreme weather in Nepal. Meteorologists have warned that very heavy rainfall, similar to that during the Dashain festival in early October, could occur again from Thursday, with Koshi and Madhesh provinces likely to be hit hardest.
Recent rains and snowfall have been driven by westerly winds caused by a depression in the Arabian Sea, affecting Karnali, Lumbini, Gandaki, Bagmati provinces and hilly areas of Koshi province.
Cyclone ‘Montha’, currently devastating parts of India, is expected to bring further heavy rainfall to Nepal. Meteorologists said districts in Bagmati, including the Kathmandu Valley, will see moderate rainfall, while mountainous districts such as Dolpa, Gorkha, Solukhumbu, Manang and Mustang have already reported rain and snowfall, with some places experiencing heavy accumulation.
The extreme weather caused over 50 deaths, injuries to scores of people, and the displacement of thousands due to floods and landslides earlier this month.
Authorities have warned of heightened landslide risks, especially in Koshi province, and urged trekkers, mountaineers, and commuters to follow weather warnings closely.
The Meteorological Forecasting Division has also issued a special bulletin warning of sudden rises in river levels across Koshi, Bagmati and Madhesh provinces. Travellers and farmers are advised to take precautions, as heavy rainfall and snowfall are expected to continue in the coming days.
Altitude Air helicopter crashes in Lobuche, pilot safe
Altitude heli crash
Rescue team dispatched as aircraft sustains damage in Everest region
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 29
A helicopter belonging to Altitude Air crash-landed in Lobuche, near the Everest region, on Wednesday morning.
According to Nima Nuru Sherpa, Chair of Altitude Air, the Airbus B3 helicopter, piloted by instructor Captain Bibek Khadka, met with an accident while attempting to land.
“Captain Khadka is safe,” Sherpa said, adding that a Kailash Helicopter had been mobilized for rescue operations.
Eyewitnesses reported that no casualties were sustained, though the aircraft suffered significant damage upon impact.
According to a press release issued by Altitude Air later this morning, the helicopter, registration 9N-AMS, had taken off from Lukla Airport at 7:41 a.m. to rescue stranded foreign tourists in Lobuche. The aircraft crashed at 7:52 a.m. while attempting to land.
The captain is being brought to Kathmandu now, the press release stated.
Editor’s Note: This report will be updated as more details become available from civil aviation and rescue authorities; changes rescue helicopter name to Kailash
Talks between government, parties and Gen Z today
This is the first time Karki is bringing the two sides, at odds since the September uprising, together for dialogue.
File photo.
The government has called a meeting with political parties and Gen Z leaders on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Sushil Karki is set to hold discussions with the political parties and Gen Z leaders in order to create an environment for the upcoming elections, reads the notice.
Snap parliamentary polls have been declared for March 5 next year and the interim government is holding a multi-stakeholder discussion in order to create a conducive environment for the elections.
This is the first time Karki is holding discussions with political parties and Gen Z. Political parties and the youths are at odds after the movement of September 8 and 9.
It was President Ramchandra Paudel who first initiated talks with both political and Gen Z leaders separately and urged them to help build the environment for holding the elections, stressing the polls as the only way out of the present political crisis.
Prime Minister Karki then held separate talks with political leaders where they complained about the deteriorating security situation across the country following the Gen Z movement.
They stated that thousands of prisoners who fled have yet to be captured and that hundreds of weapons taken away by the protesters and inmates haven’t been recovered. On the other hand, Gen Z leaders also doubt the intent of political leaders who allegedly are trying to spoil the outcome and achievements of the September revolt.
In order to mitigate these mutual suspicions, the prime minister has called a meeting at her residence, Baluwatar at 4 pm, an aide to Karki said. The meeting is expected to minimise the misunderstanding between the party leaders and Gen Z representatives.
During the all-party meeting, all sides expressed their commitment to conducting the elections within the stipulated timeframe by creating the right atmosphere for it. The government also hopes to hold free, fair and impartial elections with the support of security agencies.
Soon the government is requesting logistical support from India and China, including large numbers of vehicles to be used in the elections, the aide said. In initial talks, both neighbours sound positive about providing necessary support to us.
Besides formal talks, Karki has also held informal discussions with several party leaders and Gen Z leaders in order to speed up preparations for the elections, the aide added.
The government has also been holding multiple rounds of discussions with the Election Commission to ensure a safe environment for the candidates and voters.
The second-rung leaders from national parties and leaders of eight different Gen Z groups will attend the consultation, people familiar with the arrangements said.
NC Central Working Committee meeting today
Thu, 30 October 2025
Kathmandu, Oct 30: The Nepali Congress Central Working Committee is meeting today at the party’s central office, BP Smriti Bhawan, Lalitpur.
Today’s meeting is reportedly focused on matters related to the party’s 15th General Convention, as the term of the CWC currently led by President Sher Bahadur Deuba is ending by mid-December. Some leaders had launched a signature campaign calling for a special general convention.
It has been reported that 54 percent of the general convention delegates have signed for a special general convention.
Earlier, in the CWC meeting that began on October 14, party president Sher Bahadur Deuba had given the responsibility of acting president to vice president Purna Bahadur Khadka, citing health reasons. Since then, the working committee meeting has been held under Khadka’s chairmanship.
NC President Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana Deuba are currently in Singapore for medical treatment.(RSS)
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1,500 rescued after heavy snowfall in Nepal’s Manang - Asia News Network
The snowfall comes amid an ongoing period of extreme weather in Nepal. PHOTO: NEPALI ARMY/THE KATHMANDU POST
KATHMANDU– A Nepali Army rescue team from the New Bhairabidal Battalion in Manang rescued over 1,500 people, including 200 foreigners, stranded due to heavy snowfall.
The operation was carried out in coordination with local authorities, the Armed Police Force, Nepal Police, and residents, the Nepali Army said.
The snowfall began on Monday and affected several areas, including Tilicho, Khangsar, Pisang, Upper Manang, and Humde.
The snowfall comes amid an ongoing period of extreme weather in Nepal. Meteorologists have warned that very heavy rainfall, similar to that during the Dashain festival in early October, could occur again from Thursday, with Koshi and Madhesh provinces likely to be hit hardest.
Recent rains and snowfall have been driven by westerly winds caused by a depression in the Arabian Sea, affecting Karnali, Lumbini, Gandaki, Bagmati provinces and hilly areas of Koshi province.
Cyclone ‘Montha’, currently devastating parts of India, is expected to bring further heavy rainfall to Nepal. Meteorologists said districts in Bagmati, including the Kathmandu Valley, will see moderate rainfall, while mountainous districts such as Dolpa, Gorkha, Solukhumbu, Manang and Mustang have already reported rain and snowfall, with some places experiencing heavy accumulation.
The extreme weather caused over 50 deaths, injuries to scores of people, and the displacement of thousands due to floods and landslides earlier this month.
Authorities have warned of heightened landslide risks, especially in Koshi province, and urged trekkers, mountaineers, and commuters to follow weather warnings closely.
The Meteorological Forecasting Division has also issued a special bulletin warning of sudden rises in river levels across Koshi, Bagmati and Madhesh provinces. Travellers and farmers are advised to take precautions, as heavy rainfall and snowfall are expected to continue in the coming days.