Solukhumbu, Oct. 6 -- All tourists visiting the Everest region have been confirmed safe after days of heavy snowfall, local authorities said on Monday.

The Solukhumbu district administration, police, and the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) jointly verified that not a single visitor had been stranded in the area.

Chief district officer Leela Kumari KC Pandey said all trekkers remained safe inside their hotels during the snowfall, and trekking towards the Everest Base Camp has now resumed.

"No tourists are trapped in our region. Our information system is active and efficient. Everyone is travelling safely and without disruption," she stated.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Manojit Kunwar, chief of Solukhumbu district poli...