2 Killed, 10 Missing After Avalanche Strikes Nepal's Himlung Himal Peak
An avalanche at the base camp of Nepal's Himlung Himal peak has left two people dead and ten others missing. Rescue operations are underway as authorities monitor the situation amidst ongoing adverse weather conditions in the region.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the extreme risks associated with high-altitude mountaineering and the impact of climate-related weather instability in the Himalayas.
Two people were killed and 10 others remained missing after an avalanche struck the Himlung Himal peak in Nepal's Manang district on Sunday, police said.The avalanche at the base camp of the 7,126 metre Himlung Himal peak in the Nar Phu area buried a tent where nine climbers and 13 support staff were taking shelter.Around 12 people went missing after the incident, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Shailendra Thapa.Bodies of two people were found on the peak later, while 10 others remained missing, police said.According to Thapa, all those missing are Nepalese nationals.A helicopter was dispatched to the incident site for a rescue operation, he said.The missing belong to Himalayan Holidays Nepal (HHN) and Imagine…
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