🚨 Himlung Avalanche Missing Count Rises to 14; Rescue Helicopters Unable to Reach Mountain Confirmed incident; casualty count is still evolving. The Kathmandu Post now reports at least 14 Nepalis missing, up from the earlier figure of 10. All are Nepali expedition workers—including Sherpas, kitchen staff and support personnel—who were preparing the mountain before foreign climbers arrived. Helicopters and experienced mountain rescuers are on standby, but poor weather has prevented them from reaching Himlung. The number of missing has increased significantly, rescuers still cannot access the site, and the foreign expedition clients were reportedly five to six days away from arriving—meaning the avalanche struck the Nepali advance crew preparing the route and camps. The 14-person figure comes from Himalayan Holidays founder Bibhuti Chand Thakur and current Kathmandu Post reporting. AFP and some international outlets are still reporting 10 missing, so the final number has not yet been independently settled. Location: Himlung Himal, Nar Phu, Manang, Nepal Latest update: September 27, 2026, 1:12 PM Nepal time