BAJURA: Most of the schools in the mountainous region of Bajura district have been affected due to incessant snowfall since last week.

Students during assembly at Saraswati Basic School, Dhamkane in Badimalika Municipality-7, Bajura district, on Friday, December 20, 2019. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Although most schools have closed since Friday due to the cold weather, only a few schools have continued running classes with the help of fire.

Meanwhile, vehicular movement from Martadi to Kolti in the northern part of the district has remained obstructed due to heavy snow in the highlands of Porakhe located between Pandusain and Martadi. Locals said they were unable to step out and indulge in everyday activities due to snow.

The operation of schools and government offices have also been affected owing to the change in weather.