Tragic Avalanche Claims Lives of Seven Climbers in Nepal

Wed Nov 05 2025 06:46:33 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A catastrophic avalanche in northeastern Nepal leads to the deaths of seven climbers, including both foreign nationals and local guides, as rescue efforts intensify amidst challenging conditions.

Seven climbers, including five foreigners and two Nepali guides, tragically lost their lives in an avalanche near Yalung Ri mountain in Nepal. With ongoing rescue operations hampered by adverse weather, the focus shifts to locating additional missing climbers buried under snow.

At least seven climbers, including five foreigners and two Nepalis, have died after being hit by an avalanche on a Himalayan peak in north-eastern Nepal, expedition agency Seven Summit Treks reported.

The incident occurred at 09:00 local time (03:15 GMT) on Monday near the base camp of the Yalung Ri mountain in Dolakha district.

Rescuers located two bodies but are continuing to search for five more, believed to be buried in snow. Eight others were rescued and are currently receiving treatment in Kathmandu.

The victims were part of a larger group that had set out over an hour before the avalanche struck, as shared by local authorities.

Mingma Sherpa, chairman of Seven Summit Treks, mentioned that the bodies of the remaining climbers could be 10-15 feet below the snow and that recovery efforts would take time.

The deceased included climbers from Italy, Germany, Canada, France, and two local guides. Rescue operations faced difficulties due to weather conditions and logistical challenges, complicating efforts to assist those in danger.

Separately, two Italian climbers gone missing on the Panbari mountain were found and recovered following their perilous attempt at scaling another peak in Nepal.

This tragic event underscores the risks associated with climbing in the Himalayas, particularly following severe weather and snowfall triggered by recent Cyclone Montha.