World · Singapore Bureau
Ten climbers missing after avalanche on Nepal's Himlung peak
A massive avalanche has swept through Nepal's 7,126-metre Himlung peak, leaving ten climbers unaccounted for. The incident occurred following several days of heavy snowfall in the region.
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Rescue operations are underway on Himlung, one of Nepal's prominent high-altitude mountains located in the remote Himalayan range. The avalanche struck the peak after a prolonged period of significant snow accumulation, which officials believe destabilized the mountain's slopes.
The ten missing climbers have not been located as of the latest reports. Search and rescue teams are working to access the avalanche site, though challenging weather conditions and the mountain's remote location are hampering initial efforts.
Himlung sits at 7,126 metres and attracts mountaineers from around the world seeking to summit some of the Himalayas' more challenging peaks. Avalanches remain a persistent hazard during climbing season, particularly following heavy snowfall that adds weight and instability to mountain slopes.
Nepal's tourism and mountaineering sectors regularly contend with such natural disasters, which pose significant risks to both local guides and international climbers. Authorities have not yet released detailed information about the climbers' nationalities or the exact circumstances surrounding the avalanche.