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2021 Mount Manapathi avalanche

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2021 Mount Manapathi avalanche
Date14 November 2021
LocationMount Manapathi, Nepal
Typeavalanche
Deaths0
Non-fatal injuries11

A massive avalanche occurred in Mount Manapathi near Kowang area that lies about 19 km from Jomsom in Mustang district of Nepal. The avalanche triggered on the morning of 14 November 2021. In the incident, eight adults and three school children from Thasang Rural Municipality were injured.[1][2] About 120 yaks went missing, possibly buried, after the avalanche.[3] For rescue operation and access the damage, Armed Police Force, Nepali Army and Nepal Police were deployed.


References

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  1. ^ "11 injured as avalanche hits two villages in Mustang". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  2. ^ Basnet, Santosh Pokharel/ Dhan. "Avalanche in Kowang, Mustang leaves six injured (with video)". My Republica. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  3. ^ Samiti, Rastriya Samachar (2021-11-15). "Around 120 yaks go missing in avalanche in Mustang". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-11-15.