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Ten missing after avalanche strikes Nepal's Himlung base camp
An avalanche has struck a mountaineering base camp in Nepal, leaving at least ten people unaccounted for. The disaster comes as severe weather conditions continue to disrupt transportation and tourism across the Himalayan nation.
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Rescue efforts are underway following an avalanche that struck the Himlung base camp in Nepal's high-altitude region. At least ten people remain missing in the aftermath of the incident, with authorities mobilising resources to locate those unaccounted for.
The avalanche occurred as the region grapples with adverse weather conditions that have severely impacted mountain operations. Heavy snowfall and poor visibility have hampered both rescue operations and access to affected areas, presenting significant challenges to emergency responders.
The incident has prompted the Department of Tourism to issue fresh warnings to trekkers and climbers across Nepal. Authorities have urged mountaineers and expedition teams to suspend their plans and avoid high-altitude routes until weather conditions improve and safety can be assured.
Bad weather has disrupted road connectivity in multiple regions of Nepal, forcing the closure of several major routes. The cascading effect of the poor conditions has disrupted tourism activities beyond the mountaineering sector, affecting transportation networks that serve both domestic travel and regional connectivity.