10 Climbers Missing After Massive Avalanche Hits Base Camp

News Desk
KATHMANDU: At least ten climbers, including experienced Nepali guides and foreign mountaineers, have gone missing after a massive avalanche struck the base camp of Mount Himlung Himal in Nepal.
The incident occurred early on Wednesday as the expedition team was preparing for a challenging high-altitude ascent, triggering an immediate emergency response in the remote Himalayan region.
According to local tourism officials and rescue coordinators in Kathmandu, the Nepali support team was in the process of establishing Camp I and securing routes for overseas climbers when the massive wall of snow collapsed onto their tents.
Mount Himlung Himal, standing at an elevation of 7,126 meters near the Tibetan border, is a highly popular peak for autumn expeditions.
Search and rescue operations have been severely hampered by adverse weather conditions, heavy snowfall, and extremely low visibility, making aerial reconnaissance nearly impossible.
This latest disaster underscores the escalating risks associated with Himalayan mountaineering, particularly as unpredictable weather patterns and rising temperatures destabilize snowpacks across the region.
The incident is expected to reignite intense debates surrounding safety protocols, the welfare of local Sherpa guides, and the sustainability of high-altitude tourism, which serves as a critical economic lifeline for Nepal’s mountain communities.
Ground rescue teams equipped with specialized avalanche detection gear and search dogs are currently trekking toward the remote site, while military helicopters remain on standby in Kathmandu awaiting a clear weather window.
The Ministry of Tourism has initiated an emergency coordination cell to monitor the situation, coordinate with international embassies, and assist families of the missing climbers.