Nepali officials proposed new regulations requiring mountaineers and expedition companies to prove that they have a certain level of experience.
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Flooding Kills Dozens in Nepal as Waters Rise Across Asia
The hardest-hit country appeared to be Nepal, where the authorities said 67 people had died. Deaths were also reported in India and Bangladesh.
Acute Monsoon Flooding in Nepal and India Leaves Dozens Dead
The death toll was likely to rise significantly, with hundreds of thousands displaced from their homes as severe rains lashed South Asia, officials said.
Canadian Humanitarian Sentenced to 9 Years for Raping 2 Nepali Boys
Peter Dalglish was convicted of repeatedly abusing two boys — ages 12 and 14 — in a small Nepali village where he built a home.
Nepal Seeks Help Identifying Bodies Found on Mount Everest
Four corpses were removed from the mountain this season, one of the deadliest ever. It’s unclear when the climbers died, and some of the bodies are unrecognizable, Nepalese officials said.
As World Makes Gains Against Child Marriage, Nepal Struggles to Catch Up
Nepal’s government is moving forward with a campaign to eradicate the practice, but the challenges are daunting, as activists say the marriages are increasing in some villages.
These Are the Victims of a Deadly Climbing Season on Mount Everest
At least 11 people died this month climbing Mount Everest, amid crowds that led to dangerous delays.
Nepal Says Everest Rules Might Change After Traffic Jams and Deaths
Officials said that climbers might have to submit proof of mountaineering experience and a verifiable certificate of good health.
‘It Was Like a Zoo’: Death on an Unruly, Overcrowded Everest
This has been one of the deadliest climbing seasons on the world’s highest peak. Veteran climbers blame increased permits for climbers, including many who are inexperienced.
British Climber Dies on Everest as Traffic Jam’s Toll Rises to 10
Robin Haynes Fisher, 44, of Britain, died at about 28,215 feet on Saturday, the authorities said, in a year of record attempts this season and the worst toll in decades.