Avalanche on Himlung Himal Leaves 10 Missing in Nepal Amid Wider Storms

Ten people are missing after an avalanche struck the Himlung Himal peak in western Nepal, according to a report from Anadolu Agency, as a spell of heavy rain and snowfall continues to affect the region.

The same period of severe weather has also triggered landslides and flooding in other parts of Nepal, with at least one death reported elsewhere in the country. The exact circumstances of the avalanche, including how many climbers or personnel were in the affected area at the time, were not fully detailed in the available reporting.

Nepal's mountainous terrain makes it particularly vulnerable to avalanches and landslides during periods of heavy precipitation, and search and rescue operations in high-altitude areas such as Himlung Himal can be complicated by weather conditions and difficult terrain.

Authorities have not yet released a full account of rescue efforts underway for the missing individuals. The broader spell of rain and snowfall has raised concerns about further landslides and flooding risk in other parts of the country in the coming days.

Nepal has experienced a series of weather-related disasters in recent years, with monsoon rains and mountain conditions periodically triggering fatal landslides and avalanches across its Himalayan regions.