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Two bodies recovered after deadly Himlung Himal avalanche; 10 remain missing in Nepal
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- Sep 27, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC
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Mountain in Nepal
Nemjung or Nimjung is a mountain in the Himalayas of Nepal. It is located approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi) northwest of the Nepalese capital Kathmandu and about 25 km (16 mi) northwest of the eight-thousander, Manaslu. Its summit has an elevation of 7,140 metres (23,425 ft). This mountain was once called Himlung Himal.
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Two people were killed and 10 others remained missing after an avalanche struck the base camp of Himlung Himal in Nepal’s Manang district on Sunday. The avalanche hit a at the base camp sheltering climbers and support staff at the 7,126-metre peak.
Around a dozen people are feared missing after an avalanche struck a climbing group’s base camp at Himlung Himal.
At least 14 people are missing after an avalanche struck Himlung Himal in Nepal's Manang district amid heavy snowfall warnings. Rescue operations are underway.