Read the text and do the tasks. Tragic Avalanche Strikes Mount Yalung Ri By Ramesh Thapa November 4, 2025, Dolakha A deadly avalanche struck Mount…
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Tragic Avalanche Strikes Mount Yalung Ri
By Ramesh Thapa
November 4, 2025, Dolakha
A deadly avalanche struck Mount Yalung Ri (5,630m) in Nepal's Dolakha district on November 3, 2025, killing seven climbers and injuring several others. The victims included five foreign mountaineers and two Nepali guides, while at least four Nepali high altitude workers were initially reported missing. Rescue teams, supported by helicopters, rushed to the Rolwaling Range, but heavy snowfall and unstable terrain slowed operations. Survivors described the avalanche as sudden and overwhelming, burying tents and equipment within seconds.
Authorities confirmed the avalanche was part of a wider disaster triggered by cyclone Montha, which swept across the Himalayas between November 1-3, 2025. The storm unleashed multiple avalanches on peaks including Panbari and Yalung Ri, leaving at least nine dead, six injured, and five missing (later found safe). The storm's intensity was unusual for the autumn climbing season, which already poses risks due to shorter summit windows and harsher conditions compared to spring.
Officials and experts warn that climate-driven weather volatility is increasing the danger for Himalayan expeditions. The tragedy underscores the vulnerability of both foreign climbers and Nepali guides, who face mounting hazards as unpredictable storms reshape the risks of high-altitude mountaineering in Nepal.
A. Write TRUE for true and FALSE for false statements. (5×1=5)
a. Five Nepali guides were the victims.
b. The cause of slow operations is heavy snowfall and unstable terrain.
c. The storm caused many avalanches only on Yalung Ri.
d. The avalanche struck Mount Yalung Ri in the autumn season.
e. The text is an example of a news story.
B. Answer these questions. (5×1=5)
a. When was the news written?
b. How were the rescue team supported?
c. Where were the rescue teams taken to?
d. What was the name of the storm that caused the avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri?
e. Was climbing a mountain easier in spring than in autumn? Give a reason.