Summary
A helicopter operation in the early morning airlifted them to the district centre of Dunai.
All rescued individuals are reported to be in normal condition.
Key Points
3 points1
The snow blocked mountain trails, preventing movement.
2
Rescue coordinated by the District Administration Office and security personnel.
3
Two women were evacuated first, then the four men.
New Words to Learn
16 wordstourists
people who travel to see new places
stranded
stuck and unable to move
remote
far away and hard to reach
Upper Dolpa
a high mountain area in Nepal
snowfall
a lot of snow falling from the sky
helicopter
a flying machine with big blades that can lift people up
District Administration Office
the local government office that helps people in the area
normal condition
feeling okay and healthy
Ward No. 8
a small part of a town used for organization
Shey-Phoksundo Rural Municipality
a local community area in Nepal
high‑altitude
very high up on a mountain
terrain
the land and its shape
communication
talking or sending messages
mobile network coverage
phone signal that lets you call or text
security personnel
police or helpers who keep people safe
evacuation
moving people away from danger
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