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12 missing after avalanche strikes Himlung Himal peak in Nepal
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- Sep 27, 2026, 12:45 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.
More on Wikipedia ↗Twelve people remain missing after an avalanche at Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal, with rescue missions underway and possible casualties feared.
Nepal floods: Twelve climbers and support staff missing after a massive avalanche buries tents at the Himlung Himal peak base camp in the Manang district amid continuous rain and heavy snowfall across mountain regions.
All of the missing are local workers. Despite warnings to avoid dangerous areas, staff could have been setting up base camp before climbing resumes.