Heavy snow, chilling winds and poor visibility hampered the search Sunday for four South Koreans and three Nepalis caught in an avalanche in the popular Annapurna region of the Himalayas, officials said.

Heavy snow hampers search for missing South Korean, Nepal trekkers

Seven trekkers, including four South Koreans, went missing in Nepal's northwest Himalayan region after an avalanche hit their trail, local police and hiking officials said on Saturday.

Four South Korean trekkers among seven missing in Nepal avalanche

The winds of cyclone Fani were felt hundreds of miles away from where it hit the eastern coast in India, after nearly 20 tents set up at the Everest Base Camp were blown off on Friday.

Cyclone Fani blows off 20 tents at Everest base camp

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Heavy snow hampers search for missing South Korean, Nepal trekkers

Four South Korean trekkers among seven missing in Nepal avalanche

Cyclone Fani blows off 20 tents at Everest base camp