Avalanche on Yalung Ri Himal kills seven, injures four, leaves multiple missing

An avalanche struck near the base camp of Yalung Ri Mountain in Nepal's Rolwaling Valley, resulting in the deaths of three climbers, including a foreign national, and leaving eight others missing. The incident involved a group of 15 climbers, both foreign and Nepali guides, preparing to ascend nearby peaks. Rescue operations have been complicated by helicopter flight restrictions in the region and adverse weather conditions, delaying immediate access to the site. The Nepal Army, Police, and Armed Police Force have been mobilized to conduct search and rescue missions, with some injured climbers evacuated to a nearby village. Nationalities of victims include US, Canadian, Italian, and Nepali individuals, though exact details remain unclear. The challenging terrain of Yalung Ri, which mixes rock, ice, and snow, adds to the complexity of the rescue efforts.