In brief
Seven climbers have been confirmed dead following an avalanche at the Yalung Ri mountain base camp in Nepal. Among the deceased are five foreigners and two Nepali guides. Eight more climbers have been rescued with injuries, while search efforts for the remaining bodies face challenges due to adverse weather conditions.
At least seven climbers, including five foreigners and two Nepalis, have died after being hit by an avalanche on a Himalayan peak in north-eastern Nepal, expedition agency Seven Summit Treks reported. The incident occurred around 09:00 local time (03:15 GMT) on Monday near the base camp of Yalung Ri mountain in Dolakha district.Rescuers have located two bodies and are still searching for the remaining five, who are believed to be buried under approximately 10-15 feet of snow. Eight climbers have been rescued and are receiving treatment for their injuries in Kathmandu.Authorities reported that the climbers set out over an hour before the avalanche struck. The deceased include two Italians, a Canadian, a German, a French national, and two Nepali guides who assisted them. Rescue operations, complicated by poor weather and logistical issues, are ongoing as the search for the remaining victims progresses.Additionally, two Italian climbers from another expedition, who went missing while attempting to summit a different mountain in Nepal, have been confirmed dead. The region is popular among trekkers during autumn; however, severe weather conditions pose significant risks, as witnessed in recent events triggered by Cyclone Montha which resulted in heavy rain and snow, leading to further challenges in rescue efforts.
