Avalanche in Nepal kills 7 climbers on Mount Yalung Ri

An avalanche swept through a camp in Nepal on Monday, killing five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides, officials said.

Five foreigners were injured at the base camp of Mount Yalung Ri, located at 16,070 feet. Their nationalities and identities have not been disclosed.

A State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the agency was aware of the avalanche and was working to gather information.

“The U.S. Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens,” the spokesperson said. “We are closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to provide consular assistance.”

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Mount Everest is pictured in Nepal. Seven people died at Mount Yalung Ri base camp, also in Nepal, on Monday. (Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

Rescue teams arrived on site on foot. A rescue helicopter attempted to reach the scene, but bad weather forced it to turn back. Nepal Armed Police spokesman Shailendra Thapa said they would try again at dawn on Tuesday.

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Mount Yalung Ri is an 18,370 foot peak. It is considered suitable for beginners without previous experience in high mountain climbing.

Nepal is home to eight of the world’s 14 highest mountains, including Mount Everest.

Earlier this month, a South Korean climber died after being caught in a powerful storm while attempting to climb a Himalayan peak just south of Mount Everest.

Villagers climb the mountain in rescue operations to reach hundreds of hikers stranded by heavy snow at tourist campsites on a slope of Mount Everest. (Lingsuiye via AP)

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During the fall months, climbers often scale smaller peaks ahead of the rainy season and winter months.