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Avalanche sweeps Nepal mountain, killing 2 and leaving 12 missing

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An avalanche struck Mount Himlung in Nepal on Sunday during adverse weather conditions, resulting in at least two deaths and twelve people missing, according to official reports from Manang District's chief government administrator, Mukti Prasad Khanal. The affected peak stands at an elevation of 7,126 meters (23,380 feet).

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An avalanche hit a base camp near Mount Himlung in Nepal on Sunday morning, killing at least two people and leaving 14 others missing. The victims were Nepali guides and staff preparing the area for foreign climbers ahead of the autumn climbing season. Heavy snowfall and rain over recent days contributed to the disaster. Rescuers are searching the remote region but poor weather conditions have hampered efforts; some reports suggest a high chance of survival due to fresh snow covering the site. This incident highlights risks faced by Nepal's mountain tourism industry, which is vital for the country’s economy.

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An avalanche swept a mountain peak in Nepal during bad weather Sunday, killing at least two people and leaving 12 others missing, officials said. asserted

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The avalanche hit Mount Himlung, a 7,126-meter (23,380-foot) peak in north central Nepal, said Mukti Prasad Khanal, the chief government administrator of Manang District where the mountain is located. asserted

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Avalanche sweeps Nepal mountain, killing 2 and leaving 12 missing

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