An avalanche struck a mountaineering camp on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal on Monday, killing seven people, including five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides , reported news agency AFP citing officials.
Armed Police Force spokesperson Shailendra Thapa said five others were injured in the incident, which occurred at the mountain’s base camp situated around 4,900 meters (16,070 feet) above sea level.
The nationalities and identities of the deceased climbers have not yet been confirmed.
Rescue teams are trekking to the remote site on foot due to difficult terrain and weather conditions.
Mount Yalung Ri, located in eastern Nepal, stands at an elevation of about 5,600 meters (18,370 feet) and is a popular destination for climbers seeking mid-range Himalayan peaks.
Armed Police Force spokesperson Shailendra Thapa said five others were injured in the incident, which occurred at the mountain’s base camp situated around 4,900 meters (16,070 feet) above sea level.
The nationalities and identities of the deceased climbers have not yet been confirmed.
Rescue teams are trekking to the remote site on foot due to difficult terrain and weather conditions.
Mount Yalung Ri, located in eastern Nepal, stands at an elevation of about 5,600 meters (18,370 feet) and is a popular destination for climbers seeking mid-range Himalayan peaks.
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