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Avalanche at Himlung Himal kills 2, leaves 14 missing in Nepal
An avalanche at Mount Himlung in Nepal's Manang district killed at least two climbers and left 14 others missing on Sunday morning. Rescue teams recovered bodies and survivors by helicopter, but poor weather and remote conditions hampered search operations.
Quick Facts
- Avalanche struck base camp of Mount Himlung
- Two bodies recovered
- Ten survivors evacuated by helicopter
- Fourteen people reported missing
- Base camp tents buried by avalanche





An avalanche struck the base camp of Mount Himlung (7,126 metres) in Nepal's Manang district on Sunday morning, killing at least two people and leaving 14 others missing. The victims were Nepali mountain guides and support staff from expedition companies who were preparing the base camp ahead of the autumn climbing season. Rescue teams recovered two bodies and evacuated 10 survivors by helicopter to a nearby town; the search resumed at first light Monday.
The avalanche occurred after several days of heavy rainfall and snowfall in the region. Poor weather conditions hampered initial rescue efforts, with helicopters grounded and the remote base camp cut off from communication. The Nepal National Mountain Guide Association confirmed that two climbing guides were among those found deceased, while 14 kitchen staff and other support personnel remained unaccounted for. Some reports initially suggested up to 22 people may have been at the site when the disaster struck, though exact numbers remained uncertain due to the remote location and communication difficulties.
Nepal's mountainous districts have faced persistent severe weather in recent days, creating hazardous conditions for the country's climbing tourism sector. The avalanche comes less than two months after six climbers, including renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, died on Broad Peak in Pakistan. The country is also still recovering from devastating floods in August that killed more than 1,400 people and left nearly 6,000 missing across the Nepal-Tibet border region.
Why This Matters
The avalanche at Mount Himlung's base camp has left 14 people missing and disrupted climbing operations in Nepal during the autumn mountaineering season. Search and rescue efforts depend on improved weather conditions and helicopter access to a remote location. The incident reflects hazardous conditions affecting Nepal's mountaineering industry, which relies on foreign expeditions as a significant revenue source; similar recent disasters on neighboring peaks underscore climbing risks in the Hindu Kush–Himalaya region.
Timeline & Sources
Sep 27, 2026
WireHeavy rainfall and snowfall affecting Nepal and Manang district
Sep 27, 2026
WireTwo bodies recovered from avalanche site
Sep 27, 2026
WireInitial reports of missing staff from expedition companies
Sep 28, 2026
WireSearch and rescue operations to resume at first light
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Sources
- Nepal Avalancha 768fda309773f4d282d08eb8c3d772b0apWireSep 27, 2026
- Nepal Mountain Avalanche Climbers 2a14bf5687eb57619dff114530dc2529apWireSep 27, 2026
- Nepal: Ten climbers missing after avalanche hits Himalayan base campBBCMediaSep 27, 2026
- Several people missing after avalanche hits Himlung base camp in NepalxinhuaMediaSep 27, 2026
- Xinhua News | Several people missing after avalanche hits Himlung base camp in NepalxinhuaMediaSep 27, 2026
- 2 bodies recovered after Himlung avalanche in NepalxinhuaMediaSep 27, 2026
- Avalanche at Himlung Himal in Nepal leaves 2 dead, 14 missingDW.comMediaSep 28, 2026