Five buried in an avalanche in Darchula

The avalanche occurred at Byas Rural Municipality, where a group of 12 people, who were in the area to collect yarsagumba, had set up their tent. Seven of them escaped the disaster unharmed.

Efforts are underway to rescue five people who were buried in an avalanche that occurred at Bhomin in Byas Rural Municipality of Darchula district on Tuesday.