Two dead, 14 missing after avalanche on Nepal's Himlung peak
Summary
At least two people have been killed and 14 remain missing after an avalanche swept through the base camp of Nepal’s Himlung peak near the Chinese border. Rescuers are continuing the search amid difficult weather conditions.
Key Points
- At least two people were killed and 14 expedition workers remain missing after an avalanche at Himlung peak in Nepal.
- The avalanche hit the base camp of the 7,126-metre peak near the Chinese border and buried tents under deep snow.
- Rescue efforts are being hampered by bad weather, according to mountaineer Mingma G Sherpa, who is leading the operation.
- The disaster comes as Nepal continues to face floods and landslides after recent heavy rain and a major glacial flood.
