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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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Rediff says twelve are missing, while the BBC reports at least 10. Compared across 10 outlets including Rediff, BBC and Deccan Chronicle.
All of the missing are local workers. Despite warnings to avoid dangerous areas, staff could have been setting up base camp before climbing resumes.
An avalanche has struck the Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal after days of severe weather. Two guides are confirmed dead and at least 14 people remain missing in the remote region.