KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 26

As many as 12 climbers were injured when an avalanche struck them just below Camp IV of Mt Manaslu.

According to sources, Sherpa climbers from Seven Summit Treks, Satori Adventure, Imagine Nepal Treks, Elite Expedition and 8K Expeditions are among others were injured.

The avalanche struck the route just below Camp IV when they were ferrying logistics to high camps.

Over 400 climbers plan to reach the true summit of the peak on 28/29 of this month.

According to Nirmal Purja 'Nimsdai' from Elite Expedition, all clients and guides were safe.

Meanwhile, Dawa Sherpa from Imagine Nepal Treks informed that five from his expedition have suffered injuries, of which two are in a critical condition.

Likewise, Satori Adventure's Rishi Bhandari revealed that three from his expedition were injured and one was in a critical condition.

Furthermore, Pemba Sherpa from 8K Expedition said Indian climber Baljeet Kaur and her Sherpa guide both suffered minor injuries and they were safe at the moment.

Thaneswar Guragai from Seven Summit Treks also said two from the SST expedition team suffered severe injuries in the incident.

Rescue operations are ongoing, and aerial searches by Simrik Air, Kailash Air and Heli Everest are being conducted in the area. However, bad weather is hampering rescue efforts, it has been learnt.