Bangladesh has advised its nationals to avoid travelling to disaster-hit areas of Nepal amid continued heavy rainfall, floods, landslides and snowfall, urging tourists and trekkers to exercise extra caution until the situation improve.
The Bangladesh embassy in Kathmandu issued the temporary travel advisory on Monday, particularly warning Bangladeshi travellers against visiting Pisang, Chame, Manang and nearby tourist destinations.
“Continued rainfall has triggered landslides, while snowfall has disrupted road communications in several areas, making rescue operations difficult due to the mountainous terrain and damaged connectivity,” the advisory said.
The embassy said the adverse weather conditions had forced Nepalese authorities to suspend trekking activities in several areas, including Manang, Tilicho Lake, Thorong La Pass, Ice Lake, Kang La and Bhimthang.
It also advised Bangladeshi travellers to remain cautious while visiting Pokhara and surrounding areas, as landslides have disrupted road links and access to nearby trekking routes.
Those planning to travel to Mustang, Jomsom and other mountainous destinations were advised to stay updated on road conditions across Gandaki Province, as transport connectivity could be affected without notice.
The embassy urged Bangladeshi nationals to verify weather forecasts, road conditions and other relevant information before travelling to mountainous and landslide-prone areas, including the Annapurna, Manang, Mustang and Manaslu regions.
Travellers were also asked to follow safety instructions issued by the Nepal government and local authorities.
Bangladeshis already staying in disaster-prone areas were advised to remain in safe locations, avoid riverbanks and landslide-prone zones, check weather and road updates before travelling, and maintain regular communication with tour operators and the Bangladesh embassy in Kathmandu.
The advisory, however, does not apply to Kathmandu and its surrounding areas.
The embassy said it was maintaining communication with Nepalese authorities and closely monitoring the situation, adding that further updates would be issued if necessary.
