An avalanche struck a mountain base camp in Nepal, killing seven people and injuring others during severe weather.

What happened

Rescue teams faced difficult access and high-altitude conditions while searching the affected area.

Why it matters

The disaster underlined the rapidly changing hazards of Himalayan expeditions and the need for forecasting, communication and evacuation planning.

References

Background sources: November 2025 current-events archive; Associated Press World News; and Reuters World News. Original English summary for Yeni Sesler; review before publication.