KATHMANDU, Jan. 19 -- Four South Koreans and three Nepalis remained missing since Friday following an avalanche in western Kaski district, as over 150 foreign tourists and Nepalis were rescued on Saturday from around the area, local officials and trekking agencies said.
The incessant snowfall caused the avalanche near a popular trekking route in the Himalayan country. The area is close to the base camp for Annapurna, one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas.
"Four South Koreans and three Nepalis, guides and porters and who were separated from their nine-member group are still out of contact as over 150 Nepalis and foreigners rescued from around the area on Saturday alone," Bhim Gurung, chairman of ward No-11 of the Annapurna Rural Municipality, told Xinhua on Saturday evening.
Gurung, who was involved in rescue operation, said that around 110 foreigners and around 40 to 50 Nepalis were rescued by local people and by helicopters.
Efforts to mobilize helicopters from early morning for rescue operation were hampered by continued bad weather. According to helicopter companies, they would rescued trekkers in the afternoon after weather condition improved.
"But we could not land helicopter at the main avalanche-hit area from where trekkers are missing," said Yogesh Sapkota, chief marketing officer at Simrik Air, which was involved in the evacuation on Saturday.
As his company rescued 80 to 100 trekkers, Sapkota said, there is almost no trekker left in Annapurna base camp area. "Around 40 people have already arrived in capital Kathmandu while many reached the nearest city Pokhara," he added.
Despite rescue efforts on Saturday, helicopter companies and trekking agencies said that the situation of the seven people missing remained unknown.
"Search operation is underway but it has not been effective due to bad weather," Sirata Lama, general secretary of Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN), an umbrella organization of trekking companies present in the country, told Xihua on Saturday evening.
Spring and autumn are regarded as the ideal season for trekking in Himalayas, however, many foreign trekkers opt to trek in winter for adventure and due to individual time availability, according to the trekking companies.
体坛英语资讯:Warriors center Cousins questionable for Finals Game 1
国内英语资讯:China improves arbitration system to strengthen credibility
2019年6月英语六级易考作文范文:大学校园里的信用卡
国际英语资讯:Iran FM visits Syria, Turkey to discuss ties
国际英语资讯:Iraqi president says Baghdad, Washington to play key role in stabilizing Mideast
国际英语资讯:Trump says he received letter from DPRKs Kim
体坛英语资讯:Czech biathlete Koukalova ends her sporting career
What Is a Good Student 好学生的定义
国际英语资讯:Chinese UN envoy calls for eliminating root causes of armed conflict
聊聊别人为你做过最暖心的事
那个善良的女孩,让我热泪盈眶
俄政府解除对调查记者的软禁
体坛英语资讯:Indonesian Paralympian Pangabean eyes 5 golds at 2020 ASEAN Para Games
国内英语资讯:China to promote scientist spirit of new era
Uber上市后首次公布盈利状况,股价暴跌
国内英语资讯:Belt and Road Initiative presents Malaysia with exciting opportunities: deputy minister
国际英语资讯:Cameroon holds workshop to lay groundwork for implementing AfCFTA
国内英语资讯:Commentary: China proves socialism best way to eradicate poverty
体坛英语资讯:Filipino shining girl to pursue table tennis dream in China
减少财务焦虑的五种方法
国际英语资讯:News Analysis: Nigerians yearn for harmonious executive-legislative relationship as new parl
国际英语资讯:Jury selection completed for Chinese scholar slaying trial
国内英语资讯:Chinas top legislature launches media activity to promote Yangtze River protection
体坛英语资讯:Nadal, Federer reach mens singles third round, Bertens out of French Open
国际英语资讯:Over 100 arrested as climate change protests continue blocking central London
幼儿园的小女孩都开始化妆了?韩国美妆低龄化惹争议
国内英语资讯:U.S. trade bullying a wrong move to reduce deficit
国内英语资讯:Zambian govt says partnering with China to boost agricultural production
国内英语资讯:Any attempts to interfere with Chinas internal affairs doomed to failure: spokesperson
体坛英语资讯:Chinas golfer Li Haotong aims high at Augusta Masters
不限 |
英语教案 |
英语课件 |
英语试题 |
不限 |
不限 |
上册 |
下册 |
不限 |