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Avalanche Strikes Nepal Base Camp, Six Missing
27 Sep
Summary
- Avalanche hit Himlung Himal base camp preparing for UAE expedition.
- Six Nepali crew members are missing after the snow and rock torrent.
- Severe weather warnings were in place for parts of the Himalayan nation.
An avalanche has caused an incident at the Himlung Himal base camp in central Nepal, with at least six crew members reported missing. The group, comprising Sherpas and kitchen staff, were preparing the base camp for an expedition from the United Arab Emirates scheduled to arrive on October 1.
The torrent of snow and rock swept down the mountainside on Sunday, surprising organizers given the flat terrain of the base camp. This event follows a recent catastrophic flooding disaster on the Nepal-China border triggered by a glacier collapse.
Severe weather warnings have been issued for parts of Nepal, with entry permits suspended for nearby conservation areas due to heavy rainfall. Himlung Himal, a 7,126-meter peak, is located in this region near the China border.
Organizers are coordinating with Nepal's tourism board to confirm the exact number of missing individuals and are attempting to dispatch a rescue helicopter. However, the area's remoteness and ongoing heavy rainfall present significant challenges for rescue operations and communication.
