Rescue Operations Hampered by Weather After Caucasus Avalanche

Emergency services reported that the mountainous terrain and fear of another avalanche are severely limiting search and rescue operations after the North Caucasus tragedy. Despite deploying more than fifty responders, the combination of deep snow and unstable slopes has forced teams to pause at times. The incident marks the second major climbing loss this year, following the July avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak that claimed ten international climbers.