Osama Bin Gandhi Posted October 16, 2014 Report Posted October 16, 2014 India Cyclone Leads to Blizzard in Nepal That Leaves at Least 27 Dead 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.
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