MANANG: Life in Manang has been disrupted due to heavy snowfall, with several tourists stranded in snow-affected areas.

Security agencies have been working since early morning to rescue them, but a shortage of vehicles has made the operation difficult.

Chief District Officer Navaraj Paudyal said, “We are rescuing the stranded tourists. Movement is difficult as some vehicles are also stuck in snow, and there is a shortage of other vehicles.”

According to Paudyal, tourists stranded at Tilicho Base Camp were rescued and relocated to Khangsar for further arrangements.

Snow has been cleared from a 25-kilometer stretch of road to ease movement.

Local tourism operators added that some tourists have been accommodated in private homes while others are housed in local lodgings.

They confirmed that all foreign tourists are safe.