Nepal avalanche toll rises to 15 deaths with discovery of 8 bodies on Mount Himlung

Rescuers recovered eight additional bodies at the base camp of Mount Himlung in Nepal on Thursday, bringing the total death toll to 15. The fatalities occurred following an avalanche triggered by severe weather conditions that struck the area on Sunday.

The Nepal National Mountain Guide Association is involved in the ongoing recovery efforts at the site. The incident marks a significant loss of life in the region, highlighting the dangers posed by extreme weather to mountaineering operations.