Annapurna: Two individuals are reportedly missing in an avalanche that occurred between Camp II and III of the Annapurna Peak. They have been identified as Rima Sherpa and Nima Tashi Sherpa from Solukhumbu.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the proprietor of Seven Summit Trekking Agency, Ningma Sherpa, confirmed that the two Sherpas have been missing since this morning. Efforts to locate them are underway, with other Sherpas at the base camp actively searching for the missing individuals.
A rescue helicopter has been dispatched from Kathmandu to aid in the search operation. The Department of Tourism has issued permits to 30 males and 12 females across four expedition teams to climb Annapurna this spring season.