The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu has issued a travel warning for Bangladeshi tourists and trekkers, urging caution due to ongoing heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides across Nepal.

The advisory, issued on Sunday night (September 27), strongly advises Bangladeshi nationals to avoid traveling to disaster-affected regions until weather conditions and the overall situation improve.

Key Affected and Sensitive Areas
Manang and Surrounding Regions: Extra vigilance is required in tourist areas such as Pisang, Chame, and Manang. Continuous rain and snow have disrupted road connectivity, while rugged terrain has severely hampered rescue operations.

Pokhara: Travelers heading to Pokhara and nearby locations are urged to exercise caution as landslides continue to disrupt roads and trekking routes.

Mustang and Jomsom: Visitors planning trips to mountainous regions, including Mustang and Jomsom, must thoroughly check road conditions across Gandaki Province, as routes are subject to sudden disruptions.

Trekking and Mountaineering Hubs: The embassy recommends that citizens verify all information before planning treks, mountaineering expeditions, or travels to high-altitude and landslide-prone zones—including the Annapurna, Manang, Mustang, and Manasu regions—and closely follow instructions issued by the Nepalese government and local authorities.

The embassy stated that it is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with Nepalese authorities and will release further updates as needed.

Severe Avalanche Triggers Rescue Delays
The advisory comes in the wake of a severe avalanche in the Nar Phu area of Manang district on Mt. Himlung Himal, which left at least 14 Nepalese nationals missing.

Trekking officials reported that rescue operations have been significantly hindered because poor weather conditions are preventing helicopters from reaching the 7,126-meter-high peak.

According to The Kathmandu Post, Bibhuti Chand Thakur, founder of Himalayan Holidays Trekking, has been coordinating rescue efforts with government agencies and private rescue organizations since Sunday morning.