The bodies of five climbers were recovered, while at least seven are missing after an avalanche struck a Himalayan base camp in Nepal on Monday morning.

A search is continuing in the Dolakha district for four other foreigners who are feared dead.

Bad weather hampering rescue efforts after avalanche that swept through Mount Yalung Ri base camp on Monday

Seven climbers are dead, four are missing and four injured after an avalanche struck a Himalayan base camp in Nepal on Monday morning, officials said.

Victims include five foreigners and two Nepalis, while four others remain missing, media reports say.

Seven climbers are dead, four are missing and four injured after an avalanche struck a Himalayan base camp in Nepal on Monday morning, officials said.

The bodies of five climbers were recovered, while at least seven are missing after an avalanche struck a Himalayan base camp in Nepal on Monday morning.