14 alpinists missing after Himalayan avalanche

At least 14 climbers from Nepal went missing after an avalanche in the area of the Himlung-Himal mountain in the Himalayas.

Consensus

An avalanche hit a base camp on Mount Himlung Himal in Nepal.
The avalanche occurred after heavy snowfall.
Communication with the alpinists has been lost.
Rescue operations are currently impossible due to poor weather.
Some alpinists had descended earlier due to weather warnings.
Local authorities have banned tourists from entering the mountains.
The missing alpinists were part of a Nepali expedition team preparing for foreign climbers.
The number of missing rose from eight to at least 14.
Two of the missing were associated with Imagine Nepal, and eight with Himalayan Holidays.

Ten people are reported missing, not 14. — riamo
The avalanche occurred in the Manang region, not specifically in Nar-Phu. — riamo
All missing individuals are members of the Nepali team, and no foreign tourists are among them. — vedomosti
The avalanche occurred on 27 September. — vm
The missing are all Nepali citizens, and no foreign tourists are among the missing. — tg_tass_agency
The avalanche was triggered by a combination of heavy rain and snowfall. — vesti
A separate permit is required for helicopter flights during rescue operations. — riamo
At least 53 Russians obtained permits for autumn climbs in Nepal this year. — vm
The number of missing is 10, and the event occurred in the Nar-Fu valley. — vesti