Avalanche at Himlung Base Camp Kills Two and Leaves 14 Expedition Workers Missing

Overview

• An avalanche struck the Himlung base camp on Sunday, destroying the camp area and killing two Nepali guides while 14 expedition workers remain missing.
• Rescue teams recovered two bodies and continue searching for the 14 missing staff as heavy weather has blocked helicopter missions and slowed teams reaching the site.
• Officials say the missing are mainly kitchen and camp workers who serve foreign climbers, underscoring the high risks faced by local mountaineering staff.
• The disaster comes after days of intense seasonal rain and follows a catastrophic glacier collapse in late August that caused mass casualties and widespread damage to roads and villages.
• Authorities warn searches will be limited until weather and access improve, and that ongoing infrastructure damage could delay recoveries and hamper relief to isolated communities.