Ten Climbers Missing After Avalanche Hits Himalayan Base Camp
A Nepali team preparing to guide overseas climbers up Himlung Himal was hit by an avalanche, leaving ten climbers missing.
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Ten climbers are missing after an avalanche struck a base camp in the Himalayas, according to the BBC.
The Nepali team affected had been preparing to take overseas climbers up Himlung Himal, a peak in Nepal's Himalayan range.
Details on the exact timing of the avalanche, the search and rescue efforts underway, or the nationalities of those missing were not immediately available.
Avalanches remain a significant hazard for climbing expeditions in the Himalayas, particularly at high-altitude base camps exposed to shifting snow and weather conditions.
Authorities and rescue teams are expected to provide further updates as search efforts continue in the affected area.
Sources
- Ten climbers missing after avalanche hits Himalayan base camp — BBC News — World
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