India Cyclone Leads to Blizzard in Nepal That Leaves at Least 27 Dead

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When Category 3 Tropical Cyclone Hudhud came ashore in India near the city of Visakhapatnam on Oct. 12, it did far more than just damage buildings and flood coastal areas, which are typical types of tropical cyclone damage. It also led to a natural disaster that is rarely associated with tropical cyclones: a deadly blizzard and associated avalanches.
The blizzard struck Nepal on Tuesday on the Annapurna circuit, a popular hiking route that is not as demanding as the Mount Everest trek. As a result, many of the climbers may not have been the elite mountaineers, who have more experience in challenging conditions. So far, 27 people, including many foreigners, are confirmed dead, with at least 70 people still missing. The death toll is expected to rise.
The cyclone hit during the height of the annual mountaineering season, when adventurers from around the world attempt to climb the tallest peaks. Typically, the weather in mid-October is clear and cool, so the blizzard likely caught climbers and their guides, known as sherpas, off guard. The blizzard followed heavy rains that fell in Nepal, which also may have been related to the cyclone.