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Mountain flights diverted to Pokhara due to bad weather in Khumbu

Mountain flights diverted to Pokhara due to bad weather in Khumbu

Author: Sureis Category: Mountain January 11, 2018 Everest, Nepal

KATHMANDU: Buddha Air’s aircraft ATR 42 9N-AIT and Yeti Airlines’ ATR 72 9N-AMM taking mountain flights to Mount Everest were diverted to Pokhara this morning. The flights were diverted after they ha

Mountain flights diverted to Pokhara due to bad weather in Khumbu KATHMANDU:Buddha Air’s aircraft ATR 42 9N-AIT and Yeti Airlines’ ATR 72 9N-AMM taking mountain flights to Mount Everest were diverted to Pokhara this morning. The flights were diverted after they had to circle in the sky above Kathmandu for 20-30 minutes due to bad weather in Khumbu region where Mount Everest lies. Meanwhile, Yeti Airlines' ATR 72 has landed in Pokhara for the first time.

Weather Update: Standard Himalayan mountain conditions

Peak Altitude: 8848 m

Risk Level: Low

Expedition Info: First ascent expedition

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