At least four people died and others are missing after an avalanche hit the base camp of Himlung peak in Nepal's Himalaya region, according to reports carried by cnnespanol.cnn.com and other outlets. The deaths were reported as extreme weather conditions affected the country.
Accounts of the number of people unaccounted for varied. Infobae reported 16 people missing, while Clarin.com put the figure at 12. The reports describe the avalanche as striking the base of Himlung peak.
The incident is the latest deadly avalanche to hit Nepal's mountain areas. La Nación described it as a new slide that swept away a mountain camp, leaving people dead and others unaccounted for. Página|12 also reported the event as another tragedy in Nepal, with at least four dead and others missing.
The reports were published on Monday, September 28, 2026. Details on the identities of the victims, the total number of people at the camp, and the conditions of any survivors were not immediately available in the material reviewed.
Rescue and search efforts are expected to continue in the affected area. Further updates on the number of missing people and the status of recovery operations are likely to follow as authorities reach the remote site.
