Avalanche strikes Himlung Himal base camp after several days of severe weather, leaving two guides confirmed dead and at least 14 people missing, officials and rescuers say. The incident occurred in a remote sector of the Himalaya where heavy snowfall and strong winds had been reported in the days preceding the slide.
Rescue efforts are under way despite challenging conditions. Local authorities and mountain rescue teams have mobilised to reach the site, but access remains difficult. The region’s remoteness has complicated logistics, and teams are coordinating ground searches while assessing whether aerial support can be safely deployed. The area affected is within Nepal, where mountain weather can change rapidly and hamper response operations.
So far two guides have been confirmed dead. At least 14 people are still unaccounted for, and their exact status and identities have not been publicly disclosed. Teams on the ground are focusing on search and recovery amid deep snow and unstable slopes, and officials have warned that the number of missing remains subject to change as operations continue and more information becomes available.
The avalanche underlines the persistent risks faced in high-altitude regions during periods of intense snowfall. Authorities say search operations will continue as conditions allow, and they have urged caution for anyone operating in the area. Further updates are expected as rescuers progress and circumstances at the base camp become clearer.