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Yalung Ri Avalanche Tragedy: 3 Climbers Dead, 4 Missing Amid Rescue Delays

A devastating avalanche has struck climbers on Yalung Ri Mountain in Nepal's Dolakha district. Three climbers have been confirmed dead while four foreigners remain missing under the snow. Rescue operations have been severely hampered by bad weather and the remote location of the incident. Authorities plan to resume rescue efforts on Tuesday morning with helicopters and ground teams if conditions improve.

Key Points: Three Climbers Die in Yalung Ri Mountain Avalanche Nepal

  • Avalanche struck climbers ascending from base camp on Monday morning
  • Rescue helicopters grounded due to persistent adverse weather conditions
  • Security forces from multiple agencies moving toward site by land
  • Actual situation of missing climbers to become clear Tuesday during rescue mission
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At least three die in avalanche on Nepali mountain

Avalanche on Nepal's Yalung Ri kills 3 climbers, leaves 4 foreigners missing. Rescue operations delayed due to bad weather and remote location.

"Four foreigners remain buried in the avalanche, and five others have returned to the base camp. - Deputy Superintendent Gyan Kumar Mahato"

Kathmandu, Nov 3

At least three climbers -- two Nepali nationals and one foreigner -- died after being hit by an avalanche on Yalung Ri Mountain, a Himalayan peak in Dolakha district in northeastern Nepal, police said.

The incident occurred on Monday morning, about one-and-a-half hours' walk above the base camp of the 5,630-metre-high mountain.

Those killed were part of a group of 12 mountaineers who were ascending from the base camp to climb the peak.

"As confirmed by some porters of the same expedition team, two Nepali nationals and a foreigner died in the incident," Deputy Superintendent of Police Gyan Kumar Mahato, Chief of Dolakha Police, told IANS.

"Four foreigners remain buried in the avalanche, and five others have returned to the base camp."

Police said they have not yet reached the site of the incident due to the remoteness of the area and adverse weather conditions.

Local authorities added that although a helicopter was mobilised, bad weather prevented the rescue operation.

The avalanche occurred near the Yalung Ri area, under the Gaurishankar and Rolwaling mountain ranges in Gaurishankar Rural Municipality–9, according to local officials.

Authorities said that rescue operations to airlift the injured and search for the missing could not be carried out due to persistent bad weather.

Mahato said that a rescue mission is planned for Tuesday morning.

Narayan Prasad Risal, Dolakha Chief District Officer, said the actual situation of the missing climbers would become clear only on Tuesday once rescue teams and security personnel reach the site.

He added that a helicopter has been stationed in the nearby Na Gaun and will be deployed on Tuesday morning if weather conditions improve.

Security personnel from the Nepal Police, Nepal Army, and Armed Police Force are also moving toward the site by land.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The Nepali guides and porters are the real heroes of Himalayan expeditions. They risk their lives daily. So tragic that two Nepali nationals are among the deceased. Hope the rescue teams can reach soon and save the remaining climbers.
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Priya S
Weather conditions in the Himalayas have become increasingly unpredictable. Just last month we had similar incidents. Maybe authorities need to review safety protocols and season timings for expeditions. Still, very sad news.
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Arjun K
As an Indian mountaineer who has climbed in Nepal, this hits close to home. The Dolakha region is remote and rescue operations are extremely challenging. Hope the weather clears for the rescue teams tomorrow. Jai Hind, our prayers are with our Nepali brothers and the international climbing community.
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Michael C
While I understand the challenges, I wish the Nepali authorities had better emergency response systems in place for such popular climbing routes. Four climbers still buried and rescue delayed due to weather - this is really concerning for adventure tourism.
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Ananya R
So tragic 😢 These climbers were pursuing their passion and dreams. The families must be devastated. Hope the rescue operations tomorrow are successful and the missing are found safe. The Himalayas demand respect - they're beautiful but deadly.

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