Rescuers head to the scene of the avalanche in the city of Nyingchi in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, January 18, 2023. (Photo: CFP)

The death toll from the avalanche on Tuesday in the city of Nyingchi in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has risen to 20 as of 12:30 p.m. on Friday, according to local authorities.

A search and rescue operation for the eight missing is still underway.