Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Avalanche Kills 15 Nepali Workers Preparing Himalayan Camp for Climbers
An avalanche is a large amount of snow rushing down a mountain.
It buried a camp in Nepal where workers were preparing for climbers.
The camp was on Himlung Himal, a very tall mountain.
At least 15 Nepali workers died.
Rescuers found eight bodies on Thursday and seven earlier in the week.
One worker is still missing.
Officials think it may be difficult to find that person alive.
The foreign climbers had not arrived at the camp yet.
The rescue operation may soon end.
An avalanche buried a camp at 7,126-metre Himlung Himal in Nepal.
At least 15 Nepali workers were killed in the incident.
Eight bodies were recovered Thursday, following seven earlier recoveries.
One worker remains missing, with rescuers saying survival chances are dim.
Foreign climbers had not reached the site when the avalanche struck.
- Who
- At least 15 Nepali mountain workers were killed; one remains missing.
- What
- An avalanche buried a camp being prepared for foreign climbers.
- When
- The avalanche occurred over the weekend; eight bodies were recovered on Thursday, October 1.
- Where
- At the base camp of 7,126-metre Himlung Himal in northern Manang district, central Nepal.
- Why
- The workers were pitching tents and fixing ropes ahead of the autumn climbing season.
- Deaths
- At least 15 Nepali workers
- Missing
- One worker
- Mountain
- Himlung Himal
- Mountain height
- 7,126 metres (23,379 feet)
- Location
- Northern Manang district, central Nepal
- Bodies recovered Thursday
- Eight
- Climbing season
- Autumn season ending this month