Nepal avalanche kills 15 workers at Himlung Himal camp, one still missing

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What happened

An avalanche struck the base camp of Himlung Himal, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 Nepali workers.

The workers were preparing for an all-women climbing group that was scheduled to arrive soon.

Key facts

  • An avalanche struck the base camp of Himlung Himal, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 Nepali workers.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:30:45 UTC.

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