Humla district has been witnessing heavy snowfall since Monday morning plummeting the temperature and affecting common life.

Chief District Officer Laxmi Prasad Baskota informed district headquarters Simikot has been covered by a feet of snow. Heavy snowfall has also affected the flights to and from the region.

Neighbouring district Mugu has also witnessed heavy rainfall with areas including Murma, Dolfu, Rara, among other high altitude areas, covered in thick layer of snow.