Mount Himlung avalanche kills 15 Nepali expedition workers

Himlung avalanche Nepal mountaineering expedition workers Himalayan disaster mountain rescue

An avalanche at the base camp of Mount Himlung, a 7,126-metre peak in north-central Nepal, has killed at least 15 Nepali expedition workers. The disaster occurred early Sunday during severe weather near the border with China.

Rescuers from the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association recovered eight additional bodies on Thursday, bringing the confirmed death toll to 15. The victims were Nepali nationals who were preparing the camp for foreign clients arriving for the autumn climbing season. Ten other climbers from the group were successfully located by rescue teams.

Search efforts involved digging through more than four metres of snow to reach tents and facilities. While rescuers have located most of the group, one expedition worker remains missing. Due to ongoing mountain hazards and volatile weather, recovery operations have been temporarily concluded, with further efforts dependent on improving conditions.

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China · Mount Himlung · Nepal · Nepal National Mountain Guide Association · Tul Singh Gurung

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[● 6 SOURCES] The victims were Nepali nationals preparing for foreign clients for the autumn climbing season. mymotherlode.com · www.aljazeera.com · peoplesreview.com.np · sportnet.sme.sk · www.thepressroom.gr · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Ten other climbers from the group were located by rescuers. mymotherlode.com · sportnet.sme.sk
[● 7 SOURCES] The avalanche struck the base camp of Mt Himlung, a 7,126-metre peak, near the border with China. peoplesreview.com.np · mymotherlode.com · www.aljazeera.com · www.usay.gr · www.thepressroom.gr · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The death toll from the Himlung avalanche has risen to 15. peoplesreview.com.np · mymotherlode.com · www.aljazeera.com · www.usay.gr · www.thepressroom.gr · +2 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Foreign climbers had not yet reached the site when the avalanche occurred. www.aljazeera.com · peoplesreview.com.np
[● 3 SOURCES] Rescuers had to dig through more than four metres of snow to reach the base camp. peoplesreview.com.np · www.aljazeera.com · www1.pluska.sk
[● 3 SOURCES] Recovery efforts have been temporarily concluded due to ongoing mountain hazards. mymotherlode.com · sportnet.sme.sk · www1.pluska.sk
[● 7 SOURCES] One expedition worker remains missing. peoplesreview.com.np · mymotherlode.com · www.aljazeera.com · www.usay.gr · www.thepressroom.gr · +2 more