Avalanche hits Mt Himlung in Manang, 12 feared missing
Summary
An avalanche has hit Mt Himlung in Manang, leaving 12 people feared missing from an expedition group of 22. Rescue efforts were hampered by bad weather, while a landslide near Mt Lamjung blocked the Ghatte Khola and forced residents in Chame to move to a Nepali Army barrack.
Key Points
- An avalanche occurred on Mt Himlung in Narpa Bhumi Rural Municipality-5, Manang.
- Twelve people from a 22-member expedition group are suspected missing.
- A helicopter sent from Kathmandu for rescue had to turn back because of adverse weather.
- A landslide at the Mt Lamjung base camp blocked the Ghatte Khola, forcing residents of parts of Chame Rural Municipality to relocate.
