{
  "id": 10395058,
  "title": "At least four dead, others missing in avalanche as severe weather batters Nepal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/at-least-four-dead-others-missing-in-avalanche-as-severe-weather",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T07:42:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/at-least-four-dead-others-missing-in-avalanche-as-severe-weather-batters-nepal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least four individuals lost their lives and a further six Nepalis remain missing after an avalanche struck the Himlung Himal base camp in central Nepal, according to organizers. The camp was preparing for an upcoming expedition from the United Arab Emirates, which was set to commence on October 1. The devastating snow and rock slide occurred as severe weather warnings were in effect for parts of the Himalayan nation. Organizers have confirmed that four bodies have been recovered, with search operations still underway. The National Trust for Nature Conservation recently suspended entry permits to nearby conservation areas from September 24 to 26 due to heavy rainfall. Barun Bhandari, general manager of Himalayan Holidays, the company organizing the expedition, expressed devastation over the loss, stating that six to seven crew members were missing and they are still working to confirm the exact number. He emphasized the unpredictability of the mountain and their ongoing efforts to rescue the missing personnel, despite challenging communication conditions.",
  "summary": "At least four people have been killed and others are are missing in Nepal after an avalanche hit base camp at a remote mountain where climbers and support staff were preparing for an expedition, according to organizers. Sherpas and kitchen staff were fixing ropes and setting up tents at the Himlung Himal base camp in … The post At least four dead, others missing in avalanche as severe weather…",
  "key_points": [
    "Four dead and six missing in Himlung Himal avalanche",
    "Expedition from UAE set to begin October 1",
    "Search operations ongoing despite severe weather warnings"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/10395058.png",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/heavy-rains-in-nepal-leave-21-dead-several-missing",
        "published": "2026-09-28T04:40:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "14 killed, a dozen missing as Nepal is hit by more floods and landslides",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/14-killed-a-dozen-missing-as-nepal-is-hit-by-more-floods-and",
        "published": "2026-09-28T04:44:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Avalanche at Nepal’s Himlung mountain leaves 2 workers dead, 14 missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/avalanche-at-nepals-himlung-mountain-leaves-2-workers-dead-14-missing",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:11:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Two dead, 14 missing after avalanche on Nepal's Himlung peak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/two-dead-14-missing-after-avalanche-on-nepals-himlung-peak",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:19:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rescue teams search Nepal mountain for 12 swept by avalanche",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/rescue-teams-search-nepal-mountain-for-12-swept-by-avalanche",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:30:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Rescuers search for 12 missing after avalanche strikes Himlung Himal peak in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/rescuers-search-for-12-missing-after-avalanche-strikes-himlung-himal",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:53:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Rescue teams search Nepal mountain for 12 swept away by avalanche",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/rescue-teams-search-nepal-mountain-for-12-swept-away-by-avalanche",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:54:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}