Dhaulagiri climbing team retreats amid bad weather
Summary
All 30 climbers at Dhaulagiri Base Camp have retreated to safer locations after forecasts of heavy rainfall forced the expedition to pause. Authorities have urged climbers and trekkers in the Himalayan region to avoid heading toward base camps until conditions improve.
Key Points
- All 30 climbers at Dhaulagiri Base Camp moved to safer locations as bad weather and heavy rainfall forecasts forced the expedition to pause.
- Some members were flown to Pokhara by helicopter, while others shifted to Italian Base Camp to wait for improving conditions.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority identified Myagdi as a high-risk district for heavy rainfall through Sunday.
- The Department of Tourism and ACAP advised climbers and trekkers not to travel toward mountain base camps until weather conditions stabilise.
