Avalanche in Nepal, 7 people died

Five climbers and two guides were killed in an avalanche in Nepal.

According to the Guardian , an avalanche occurred on Yalung Ri mountain in Nepal, killing five foreign climbers and two Nepalese guides.

"The avalanche hit the base camp at an altitude of 4,900 meters on Yalung Ri mountain, injuring five others," said Shailendra Thapa, spokesman for the Nepalese armed police.

Spring is the most popular climbing season in Nepal, but many foreign climbers also come here to scale the smaller peaks in autumn. Photo: anotherdayattheoffice.org/Getty Images.

The identities and nationalities of the foreign climbers have not been officially released, but according to local media, three are American citizens, one Canadian and one Italian.

Rescuers reached the scene by road. A rescue helicopter was deployed but bad weather forced it to turn back.

The weather in Nepal has worsened since last week, with several snowstorms hitting the mountains.

Yalung Ri Mountain is 5,600 meters high and is considered a mountain for beginners who have no experience in high mountain climbing.

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