In “Himalayas death toll rises”, Gurubacharya discusses the after effect of a series of blizzards and avalanches that hit the Himalayas in central Nepal (5).   According to Gurubacharya, at least 27 people are confirmed dead and “about 70 people were still missing along or near the popular Annapuma trail” (5).  This accident occurred in a route 100 miles northwest of Nepal capital, Katmandu (5).  Unfortunately, the bodies have not been identified and they authorities expect the death to rise (Gurubacharya 5).  Gurubacharya also noted that there have been several other deaths this winter resulting in deaths in and around this location (5).  “Climate experts say rising global temperatures have contributed to the avalanches in the Himalayas” (Gurubacharya 5).

I feel sad for the people of Nepals and the people who came from other countries to walk this trail and ended up hurt or dead.  According to the articles, this is a time of year that the people in Nepals have their festival and several people from out of the country visits (Gurubacharya 5).  I am not sure why the weatherman or government did not warn the people in that area about the weather conditions was changing and may contribute to an avalanche.  In my opinion, this accident probably could have been prevented.

Work Cited

Gurubacharya, Binaj. “Himalayas death toll rises”. Atlanta Journal Constitution: Cox media group 17 Oct 2014. Web. 29 Oct 2014

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