Ten climbers missing after avalanche hits Himalayan base camp
Summary
At least 10 Nepali climbers are missing after an avalanche hit a base camp near the Himlung Himal peak in Nepal. Bad weather has made rescue efforts difficult, and the region has seen dangerous conditions due to heavy snow and rain.Key Facts
- The avalanche struck near Himlung Himal, a mountain on Nepal’s border with Tibet.
- The missing climbers were local guides preparing the mountain for a foreign expedition.
- Heavy snowfall and bad weather stopped helicopters and rescue teams from reaching the area.
- The Himlung Himal peak is about 7,126 meters (23,380 feet) tall.
- Recent days have brought bad weather to Nepal’s mountain districts, affecting tourism.
- Earlier this week, climbers had to leave Mount Manaslu due to avalanche risks.
- Six Nepali climbers died less than two months ago on Broad Peak in Pakistan.
- Nepal continues recovery efforts after a deadly flood and landslide killed over 1,400 people in August.
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