Humla district headquarters Simkot has turned white due to continuous snowfall since Friday evening. One foot of frozen snow has made it difficult for locals to get out of their homes. The temperature has dropped sharply below minus 12 degrees Celsius.
Chhapal Lama, a local of Tumkot informed that four feet of snow had frozen in Malimi, Muchul and other areas of Namkha village municipality due to the snowfall. He said, “There was a big snowfall this year. Couldn’t get out of the house. The cold has frozen drinking water and even river water.” Simkot is deserted due to extreme cold and snow.
Assistant Chief District Officer Dasharath Rai informed that the people’s life around Simkot has been affected due to the continuous snowfall. It is said that the snowfall has not happened yet.
By Muna Chand
