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12 missing after avalanche strikes Himlung Himal peak in Nepal

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu

What happened

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…

Key facts

  • 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…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:35:59 UTC.

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