In the Himalayas missing 14 climbers after the avalanche

At least 14 climbers from Nepal went missing after an avalanche near Himlung Himal Mountain in the Himalayas. This is reported by Kathmandu Post with reference to the organizer company.

Bad weather does not allow helicopters to reach the top of the mountain with a height of 7.1 thousand meters. Helicopters are on standby in Kathmandu and Pokhara but are unable to fly. According to Bibhuti Chand Thakur, head of Himalayan Holidays Trekking, eight of the group’s 22 members were contacted.

Two groups participated in the climb. The Nepalese team, which included Sherpa guides and support staff, went ahead of a group of foreigners. They had to prepare the camp, clear the route and install ropes. Foreign climbers were due to arrive in five to six days. We lost contact with the first group this morning.