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Transportation resumes in farwest hills after snowfall halt

File: A snow-obstructed road in Dadeldhura district of farwest Nepal.Amargadhi, January 27

Public transportation services obstructed by continuous snowfall since Friday evening in seven hilly districts of the farwest region has resumed from Saturday evening.

Major highways and roads in Dadeldhura, Baitadi, Bajhang, Darchula, Doti, Achham and Bajura districts had been blocked by heavy snowfall.

The Bhimdutta Highway in Dadeldhura was covered by around three feet high snow, especially in Melkharka, Hagulde, Sau Kharka, Bhatkada and Syaule areas.

Excavators from Budar of Doti and Amargadhi of Dadeldhura were used to clear the road during a six hour-long effort, according to DSP at the Dadeldhura District Police Office, Damber Bahadur KC.

Nepal Police, Armed Police and Nepali Army personnel also helped in clearing the road.

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