Himlung Himal Avalanche Leaves 10 Missing in Nepal Manang An avalanche on Nepal's Himlung Himal peak in Manang district has left at least 10 climbers and support staff missing as heavy snow and rain disrupt expeditions. At least 10 people, including climbers and support staff, have gone missing after an avalanche struck Nepal's 7,126-metre Himlung Himal peak in the western district of Manang on Monday. The incident occurred amid persistent rain and snowfall across the western mountainous region, according to officials cited by local media. Ram Krishna Lamichhane, director general of the Department of Tourism, confirmed the avalanche and said officials were gathering further details. Rescue teams were working to locate and assist those unaccounted for, he added.Himlung Himal Avalanche Disrupts Climbing SeasonThe avalanche on Himlung Himal is the latest in a series of weather-related disruptions to Nepal's autumn climbing and trekking season. Heavy snowfall on Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest mountain, forced climbers to cancel expeditions this week.Trekking routes in the Dhaulagiri mountain range were also paused because of dangerous conditions. The affected areas lie in Nepal's western highlands, where rain and snow have persisted in recent days.Nepal has issued more than 500 permits for the autumn climbing season, with Manaslu accounting for the majority of them. The country is home to eight of the world's 14 highest peaks, and foreign climbers who travel to its mountains are a major source of revenue for the largely rural nation.Heavy Rain and Flooding Hit Western NepalParts of Nepal have seen heavy rainfall since Thursday, washing away roads and triggering landslides. At least one person was killed and two others went missing after a landslide struck a settlement in Palpa district on Sunday.In neighbouring Parbat district, the Kaligandaki River flooded a settlement and washed away around 80 houses. The flooding added to the strain on communities already coping with saturated ground and blocked transport links.The latest incidents follow massive flash floods last month that killed more than 1,350 people, with more than 5,000 still missing. Those floods caused widespread destruction and remain one of the deadliest disasters to hit the region in recent years.Rescue Efforts Continue on Himlung HimalOfficials said rescue and search operations were ongoing on Himlung Himal, where the avalanche struck near the peak. Further details on the identities and conditions of the missing climbers and support staff were not immediately available.The combination of heavy snow at high altitude and rain in lower valleys has made conditions hazardous for climbers, trekkers and local residents alike. Authorities have urged caution as weather systems continue to affect the region.Nepal's autumn climbing season draws thousands of foreign visitors each year, and the revenue they generate supports communities across the country's mountain districts. Disruptions to expeditions and treks can have significant economic consequences for those areas.