Life in eastern hilly districts

Life in eastern hilly districts of the country has been affected due to the rain along with snowfall. Upper regions of districts including Taplejung, Panchthar, Ilam, Terhathum and Sankhuwasava have witnessed thick snowfall. Other regions have seen rainfall with wind gushes. The change in weather condition with summer due very soon has resulted in drop in temperature. Locals in the upper regions have informed that the rain and storms have made it difficult for animal husbandry while farmers in other regions suffering from drought have benefited with the rain. Snowfall has also affected life at Bhalugaidey of Pathibhara region in Taplejung. Consistent snowfall has been occurring in hilly villages of Olangchunggola for the last three days. More than two feet of snow has frozen in Dhunsha. DSP Shantiraj Koirala informed that up to three feet of snow has frozen in Olangchunggola and upper regions of Pathibhara. Meanwhile, places including tourist area of Sankhuwasava, Gufa Bazaar along with Chauki and Mangalbare have been covered with snow.