Update: Himlung avalanche death toll rises to 15; one person still missing
Summary
The death toll from the Himlung Himal Base Camp avalanche has risen to 15 after four more bodies were recovered on Thursday evening, while one person remains missing. Rescue teams are continuing search and recovery efforts in Manang despite severe weather and dangerous terrain.
Key Points
- Fifteen bodies have now been recovered from the Himlung Himal Base Camp avalanche site, with one person still missing.
- Four bodies were recovered on Thursday evening, adding to four earlier recoveries the same day and bringing the total for the day to eight.
- The avalanche struck on September 27 after heavy snowfall and continuous rain, initially leaving 16 people missing.
- The Nepal National Mountain Guide Association says search and recovery operations will continue when weather and safety conditions allow.
