Nepal: Two bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan base camp
Rescue teams have resumed searching for missing climbers at the Mount Himlung base camp in Nepal's Manang district. The Associated Press reports at least four deaths and 12 people missing, though PTI states eight remain missing. Guides began digging through snow-covered tents on Monday as weather conditions improved. Separately, rescuers recovered the bodies of two men from Mugu who disappeared in an avalanche near the Mugu-Humla border while collecting medicinal herbs. Total fatalities from the Himlung disaster remain unconfirmed, with previous reports suggesting 15 to 16 deaths.
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- ✓ Mount Himlung stands at 7,126 meters in the Manang district of Nepal.
- ✓ Rescue teams resumed search operations on Monday as weather improved.
What changed
Rescue teams resumed digging through tents on Monday as weather improved, with updated missing person counts from the Associated Press and PTI.
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Rescue Operations Continue After Mount Himlung Avalanche
Rescue teams have resumed searching for missing climbers at the Mount Himlung base camp in Nepal's Manang district. The Associated Press reports at least four deaths and 12 people missing, though PTI states eight remain missing. Guides began digging through snow-covered tents on Monday as weather conditions improved. Separately, rescuers recovered the bodies of two men from Mugu who disappeared in an avalanche near the Mugu-Humla border while collecting medicinal herbs. Total fatalities from the Himlung disaster remain unconfirmed, with previous reports suggesting 15 to 16 deaths.
Why it matters
Mount Himlung reaches 7,126 meters and is a frequent target for high-altitude climbers. The region's volatile weather often hampers recovery efforts, leaving tents and bodies buried under snow. These events highlight ongoing safety concerns for high-altitude support staff in the Himalayas.
What is confirmed
- Mount Himlung stands at 7,126 meters in the Manang district of Nepal.
- Rescue teams resumed search operations on Monday as weather improved.
Still unconfirmed
- Between 15 and 16 people died following the Himlung disaster.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the final death toll at Mount Himlung
- Identification of the remaining missing climbers
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Two Bodies Found Following Avalanche Disasters in Nepal
Rescuers recovered the bodies of two men from Mugu who went missing in an avalanche near the Mugu-Humla border after setting out with a 13-member group to collect medicinal herbs. Separately, rescue operations continue following a massive avalanche on the 7,126-meter Mount Himlung in Narpa Bhumi Rural Municipality-5, Manang, which buried a mountain camp and killed Nepali high-altitude workers and climbers. The exact total of fatalities varies slightly across reports, with sources citing 15 to 16 deaths following the Himlung disaster, while safety questions persist regarding mountain support staff.
Why it matters
The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a landlocked South Asian nation bordered by China and India, featuring some of the world's highest mountain peaks. The country has recently faced severe environmental and societal challenges, including widespread riots in September 2025 and devastating flash floods that killed nearly 1,400 people. Mountain climbing and high-altitude foraging are vital economic activities for many rural workers, yet disasters like the Himlung avalanche consistently highlight the precarious conditions and risks faced by local support staff.
What is confirmed
- The bodies of two men from Mugu who went missing in an avalanche while collecting medicinal herbs near the Mugu-Humla border have been found.
- Eight more bodies of climbers missing following an avalanche on Mount Himlung in Narpa Bhumi Rural Municipality-5, Manang, have been recovered, bringing the death toll to 15.
- The Himlung mountain avalanche struck on Ashoj 11, corresponding to September 27.
Still unconfirmed
- A deadly Himlung avalanche killed 16 people in Nepal, differing slightly from the official 15-death toll reported by other local sources.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the final missing worker's status from the Himlung avalanche.
- Further updates from joint security teams regarding the Mugu-Humla border avalanche recovery efforts.
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Himlung Himal avalanche death toll rises to 15
At least 15 Nepali workers died after an avalanche buried a mountain camp on the 7,126-meter Himlung Himal peak on September 26. Rescuers recovered eight additional bodies on October 1, bringing the confirmed death toll to 15. The victims were support staff and workers preparing routes and camps for foreign climbers. One person remains missing from the group of 16 workers caught in the disaster. This event follows a period of extreme weather in Nepal including flash floods that killed nearly 1,400 people.
Why it matters
The disaster struck in central Nepal's Manang district during preparations for the climbing season. It occurs amid a broader climate crisis in the region characterized by catastrophic flooding and landslides.
What is confirmed
- An avalanche struck the 7,126-meter Himlung Himal peak on September 26.
- At least 15 Nepali workers were killed in the avalanche.
- Rescuers recovered eight more bodies on Thursday, October 1.
- The victims were expedition workers and support staff preparing camps for foreign climbers.
Still unconfirmed
- One person remains missing from the camp.
- Nearly 1,400 people died in recent flash floods in Nepal.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the status of the one missing worker
- Official reports on the total number of personnel present at the camp during the slide
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Nepal Avalanche Death Toll Climbs to 11 at Himlung Himal Base Camp
Rescue teams recovered four additional bodies from the avalanche-hit Himlung Himal Base Camp in the Manang district, raising the total death toll to 11. The disaster struck the 7,126-meter peak when severe weather triggered a heavy sheet of snow that buried base camp tents. Earlier reports from rescue and mountain guide associations indicated varying lower casualty numbers as operations progressed. The avalanche compounds a broader weather crisis in Nepal, which has faced severe landslides and heavy rains following a month of mass catastrophic flooding.
Why it matters
The disaster underscores the extreme risks climbing expeditions face during severe weather anomalies in the Himalayan region. The recovery efforts are coordinated by groups including the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association as they search the deep snowpack for missing individuals. This incident compounds a wider national weather emergency involving floods and landslides.
What is confirmed
- Rescue teams have recovered a total of 11 bodies from the avalanche-hit Himlung Himal Base Camp in Manang.
- The avalanche struck the Himlung Himal peak base camp in Nepal's Manang district.
- The Nepal National Mountain Guide Association provided information regarding the recovery of bodies from the avalanche site.
Still unconfirmed
- Sixteen expedition support staff are feared dead after the avalanche buried base camp tents under more than 15 feet of snow.
- Ten people remain missing after severe weather brought a sheet of snow down on the camp.
What to watch next
- Further recovery operations by rescue teams at the Himlung Himal base camp
- Official updates from the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association regarding missing persons
- Assessments of weather conditions affecting ongoing search efforts in the Manang district
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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Nepal: 16 feared dead after avalanche buries Himlung Himal base camp under 15ft snow
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- thehimalayantimes.com — Himlung avalanche toll hits 11 as four more bodies recovered
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Two Bodies Recovered After Avalanche Hits Himalayan Base Camp
Rescue teams recovered two bodies following an avalanche that struck a climbing group base camp on the Himlung Himal peak in Nepal's Manang district. Ten people remain missing after severe weather brought a sheet of snow down on the camp. The disaster compounds a severe weather crisis across Nepal, where separate landslides and heavy rain caused around thirty deaths following a month of mass catastrophic flooding.
Why it matters
The disaster compounds a wider weather crisis across Nepal as rescue teams struggle against ongoing hazards. Separate landslides and heavy rain have killed around thirty people in the wake of mass catastrophic flooding that occurred a month prior.
What is confirmed
- Two people were killed after an avalanche struck the base camp of Himlung Himal in Nepal's Manang district.
- Ten people remain missing following the avalanche.
Still unconfirmed
- Twelve people remain missing, according to previous reports.
What to watch next
- Updates from rescue teams regarding the search for the ten missing individuals
- Reports on ongoing landslide and weather impacts across the Annapurna Circuit
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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Two bodies recovered after deadly Himlung Himal avalanche; 10 remain missing in Nepal
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Four Bodies Found After Avalanche Strikes Nepal Base Camp
Rescue teams recovered four bodies following an avalanche that struck a climbing group base camp on Himlung Himal peak in the Himalayas during severe weather. At least 12 people remain missing, and search operations are underway. The disaster follows deadly flash floods in the country. The missing individuals include Nepalese cook staff who were preparing for climbers to ascend the peak.
Why it matters
The disaster struck as severe weather battered Nepal, compounding dangers from recent deadly flash floods across the country. Himlung Himal is a popular expedition destination in the Manang district where support staff and climbing groups establish seasonal base camps.
What is confirmed
- Four bodies have been recovered from the site of an avalanche that struck a climbing group camping in the Nepalese part of the Himalayas.
- Twelve people remain missing following the avalanche at Himlung Himal base camp.
- The missing include Nepalese cook staff preparing for climbers to ascend the Himlung Himal peak.
- The avalanche struck during severe weather that battered Nepal alongside deadly flash floods.
Still unconfirmed
- Some initial reports estimated up to fourteen people missing following the disaster.
What to watch next
- Continued search and rescue operations by teams on the mountain
- Official identification and casualty updates from local authorities
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- CNN — Six missing in avalanche as severe weather batters Nepal
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