Kathmandu, March 21 -- Heavy snowfall following rain in the high-altitude areas of Dolakha District since Saturday morning has disrupted normal life, covering settlements in a thick layer of snow and reducing visibility due to dense fog.

Tourist villages such as Beding and Nama have been affected, while snowfall in destinations like Kalinchowk has drawn domestic visitors. Shailung has also reported increased hotel activity.

The farmers of Lapchhi in Bigu Rural Municipality-1, say that they have been unable to move their yaks from Lumnang due to continuous snowfall. Locals usually descend to Lumnang during colder periods and return once temperatures rise.

Despite disruptions, farmers said the moisture from snow and rain has benefited po...