French climber among at least three killed in Nepal avalanche
Summary
At least three climbers, including a French national, died in an avalanche in north-eastern Nepal. The avalanche occurred on Yalung Ri mountain, impacting a group of 12 trekkers and local guides. Rescue teams are still searching for missing climbers, but progress is slow due to bad weather.Key Facts
- Three climbers died in an avalanche in Nepal, one of whom was French.
- The avalanche occurred near the base camp of the Yalung Ri mountain at 09:00 local time.
- The group affected included 12 people: foreign nationals and Nepali guides.
- Five Nepali guides survived with injuries but are not critically hurt.
- Rescue efforts are challenging due to bad weather conditions.
- A helicopter has been deployed to aid in the rescue operation.
- Separate rescue attempts continue for two Italians missing on a different mountain in Nepal.
- The avalanche aftermath is linked to recent heavy rain and snow from Cyclone Montha.
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