Dolpa, March 2 -- Election materials and staff have yet to reach 12 of 23 polling centres in Upper Dolpa. Despite using one helicopter on Saturday and two on Sunday, deliveries remained incomplete.

Chief District Officer Junu Hamal said 11 flights have been made so far-one on Saturday and ten on Sunday.

"All six centres in Dolpobuddha Rural Municipality have received staff and materials. On Sunday, we sent supplies to Phu, Phot, Bhijer and Nizal in Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality. However, deliveries to some centres in the rural municipality and all six centres in Chharka Tangsong Rural Municipalityare still pending," Hamal said. Deliveries are expected on Monday or Tuesday.

Strong winds from around 2pm hampered Sunday flights, and i...