Many climbers died and went missing due to avalanches in Nepal

(CLO) A serious avalanche on Yalung Ri mountain in the Himalayas in Nepal killed at least 3 people and left 4 missing on November 4.

Three people were killed, including a French guide and two Nepalese, according to local officials. Four other foreign climbers from France, Canada and Italy are still missing.

Gyan Kumar Mahato, Deputy Superintendent of Police of Dolakha district, Nepal, said 16 people were climbing the 5,630-meter-high mountain when the avalanche suddenly hit the campsite at about 10:30 a.m. local time.

“Four people, including two French citizens and two Nepalese, were rescued, while five other Nepalese made their way back to base camp at 4,900 meters,” Mr. Mahato added about the situation of the remaining people.

Yalung Ri Mountain in eastern Nepal. Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0

The weather in Nepal has been deteriorating since last week, with several snowstorms recorded in the Himalayan mountain ranges.

The rescue operation lasted for many hours in extremely harsh weather conditions. Snow and strong winds prevented rescue helicopters from reaching the scene, forcing rescuers to travel by road.

The lack of oxygen also makes the rescue more difficult, Mr. Mahato said, only those trained and familiar with the mountain terrain can participate. Therefore, the rescue team is working closely with local guides and climbers.

Four people rescued on Tuesday morning were taken to hospital, but their conditions were not immediately known. Five others, mostly Nepalese porters and guides, made it back safely.

Mount Yalung Ri, in the Rolwaling Valley in eastern Nepal, is often considered an easy climb, suitable for beginners or those training to conquer the higher peaks in the Himalayas, many of which exceed 8,000 meters.

Nepal is home to eight of the world's 14 highest mountains, including Everest.

Climate change is making weather in the Himalayas increasingly unpredictable. Just last month, hundreds of climbers were rescued from the slopes of Mount Everest in northern China after the region was hit by unusually heavy snowfall and heavy rain.

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