2 dead, 10 missing after avalanche hits Himlung Himal peak in Nepal

KATHMANDU: (Sep 27) Two people were killed and 10 others remained missing after an avalanche struck the Himlung Himal peak in Nepal’s Manang district on Sunday, police said.

The avalanche at the base camp of the 7,126 metre Himlung Himal peak in the Nar Phu area buried a tent where nine climbers and 13 support staff were taking shelter.

Around 12 people went missing after the incident, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Shailendra Thapa.