At least seven climbers, including three from Italy and one each from France and Germany, have been confirmed dead after an avalanche on Yalung Ri peak in the Rolwaling region.
A team of four climbers including two senior international mountain guides today left for Samagaun of Manaslu region to search for two Italian climbers who have gone missing on Panbari Himal (6,887 metres) since October 28.