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Dhungakharka witnesses first snowfall in 10 yrs (Photo feature)
Locals of Dhungakharka VDC in Kavre witnessed the first snowfall in 10 years on Monday.
Rajesh Timilsena
Published at : January 3, 2017
Updated at : January 4, 2017 08:30
Locals of Dhungakharka VDC in Kavre witnessed the first snowfall in 10 years on Monday.
People from various places including Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Banepa, Khopase and Dhulikhel reached the south part of the VDC which is some 13 km from Panauti on Tuesday to enjoy the snowfall.
According to the locals, the snowfall started yesterday afternoon and lasted till around midnight.
The snow has covered most of the settlements, hills including the forest area which also houses Bethanchok Narayan hill which is one of the tallest hills of the Mahabharata Hills Range.
The general lives of people have been affected with fall in mercury after the snowfall. However, locals are optimistic that the snow would foster the winter crops.
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