Avalanche hits Himlung base camp, 10 expedition staff missing
Summary
An avalanche hit Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang early Sunday, leaving at least 10 expedition staff members missing. The missing include workers from Himalayan Holidays Nepal and Imagine Nepal Treks as severe weather continues to trigger floods, landslides and road closures across Nepal.
Key Points
- An avalanche swept through Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang and left at least 10 expedition staff members missing.
- The missing include eight staff from Himalayan Holidays Nepal and two kitchen staff from Imagine Nepal Treks.
- Most climbers and support staff from other teams had already descended after warnings of heavy rain, snowfall and avalanche risk.
- Search and rescue details had not been released as authorities and expedition companies gathered information amid severe weather.
