August 24: Bad weather has disrupted flights in Karnali Province for the past two days.

Continuous rainfall has led to flight cancellations to and from key airports such as Juphal in Dolpa, Simkot in Humla, and Talcha in Mugu.

Rajendra Thakulla, an engineer from Thulibheri Municipality in Dolpa, expressed his frustration as he remained stranded in Nepalgunj due to the flight disruptions.

He bemoaned, "I've been waiting for the flight to operate for two days now. Bad weather has prevented me from flying to Dolpa, and road travel is also challenging."

The people living in these remote mountainous areas of the Karnali province heavily rely on air travel, primarily because most of the roads have been damaged by monsoon-related floods and landslides.

 Unfortunately, unfavorable weather conditions have further compounded their transportation woes.

Even though there is a road connection to Dolpa, traveling by road during the rainy season remains perilous, with rising water levels in rivers and streams posing significant risks.

Furthermore, Humla still lacks road connectivity, making it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in air travel. (RSS)