10 missing after avalanche hits Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal; bad weather delays search ops
The area had experienced several days of heavy snowfall before the avalanche.
At least ten climbers and guides have gone missing following an avalanche at the Himlung Peak base camp in central Nepal, according to an expedition organizer. The 7,126-meter peak lies near Nepal's border with Tibet. Heavy snowfall in the area preceded the incident. Rescuer Bibhuti Chand Thakur of Himalaya Holidays Trekking informed AFP that two helicopters and a search and rescue team are prepared but unable to initiate operations due to unfavorable weather.
Thakur reported that all missing individuals are from Nepali teams. The incident highlights Nepal's ongoing struggle with extreme weather conditions affecting various regions. The country has been grappling with heavy rainfall since Thursday, leading to road damage and landslides.
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