Altitude Air helicopter crashes in Solukhumbu
Aircraft skids on snow while landing at Lobuche helipad; pilot safe.
Aircraft skids on snow while landing at Lobuche helipad; pilot safe.
Snowfall begins in upper Khumbu from Monday evening, disrupting tourism.
The vehicle fell about 400 metres off the road, police say.
Village authorities repair key routes to base camp as the autumn season draws visitors.
Local administration, police, and trekking agencies report no tourists stranded as routes to Everest Base Camp reopen following three days of snow.
The man was electrocuted during maintenance work.
A 28-year-old man died on the spot when a passenger vehicle veered off the road and plunged 150 metres down in Solududhkunda Municipality.
Santiago succumbs to exhaustion at 7,900m; body remains at site
The heaviest snowfall of the year brings joy to locals while authorities urge caution against extreme cold.
The 64-year-old was undergoing treatment for liver-related ailments.
Preliminary probe suggests cigarette caused the blaze
Tara Air, Sita Air, and Summit Air operate a total of 47 flights, while helicopters completed 130 flights on Monday.
A total of 32 flights successfully operated on the day as the weather conditions improved.
Mayor Namgyal Jyangbu Sherpa said that post-morte for all five victims will be conducted at Taptin Hospital.
The temperature has been increasing for the past week, and according to locals, a similar heat was recorded also occurred 12 years ago.