An avalanche in northern Nepal has killed at least two people, and rescue teams are searching for 12 others who remain missing.
The slide struck a remote mountainous area in the country's north, where the steep terrain and heavy snowfall create a high risk of such incidents. Local authorities confirmed the death toll at two, while the whereabouts of the remaining twelve individuals are still unknown.
Rescue personnel have launched a coordinated search, deploying ground teams to comb the avalanche zone and attempting to locate any survivors. Officials said the effort is ongoing and that they are working around the clock to reach the missing.
Nepal, home to a large portion of the Himalayas, experiences frequent avalanches during the winter months, especially in isolated high‑altitude communities. The country's rugged landscape and limited infrastructure can make emergency response challenging.
Families of the missing are awaiting news as the search continues, and authorities have urged anyone with information about the victims’ whereabouts to come forward.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>