World · India Bureau
Avalanche at Nepal Peak Claims Two Lives, Ten Still Missing
A sudden avalanche has struck the base camp of Himlung Himal in Nepal's remote Nar Phu region, killing at least two people and leaving ten others unaccounted for. The disaster occurred at the 7,126-metre peak where climbers and support staff were sheltering in tents.
LSN India ·
The avalanche swept through the base camp of Himlung Himal on Tuesday, burying a tent occupied by climbers and porters in the Nar Phu area of Nepal. According to initial reports, nine mountaineers and thirteen support staff members were taking shelter in the affected structure when the snow collapsed upon them.
Rescue operations have confirmed two fatalities, though the exact circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear. The search and rescue effort continues as authorities work to locate the ten individuals reported missing following the incident.
Himlung Himal, standing at 7,126 metres, is a popular destination for mountaineers seeking high-altitude climbing experiences in the Himalayas. The peak's remote location in the Nar Phu valley presents significant logistical challenges for rescue teams attempting to reach the affected base camp.
The avalanche underscores the inherent risks mountaineers face when attempting ascents in Nepal's higher peaks, where unstable snow conditions and rapidly changing weather patterns pose constant threats to expeditions. Authorities have not yet issued statements on whether climbing activities in the region will be restricted pending a full investigation into the incident.