Watch: Rescuers dig through snow at Nepal avalanche site in Himlung base camp
Rescuers are working at the Himlung base camp in Nepal following an avalanche. The report provides brief coverage of the ongoing search and rescue efforts in the region.
Why it matters
Avalanches in high-altitude base camps pose significant risks to mountaineers and require urgent international attention for rescue operations.
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