Close to one thousand Climbers Stuck on Mount Everest Slopes
Emergency operations are currently ongoing on the remote Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest, where a heavy snowstorm has stranded around a thousand people in temporary shelters on the east-facing side of the mountain.
Many community members and response units have been sent to remove heavy snowfall preventing passage to the zone, which rests at an height of above 4,900 metres.
Several tourists have already been rescued from the affected area.
Intense snow started on Friday evening and has intensified on the eastern slopes of the peak in Tibet, an region frequented by climbers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Reports indicate that camping structures had collapsed due to the weight of the snow, and several climbers were experiencing exposure.
Admission tickets and access to the Mount Everest scenic zone have been suspended from Saturday.
The region is facing severe conditions, with nearby Nepal being affected by torrential downpours that have caused mudslides and flash floods, destroying bridges and killing at least 47 people in the recent two-day period.
In the region, a tropical storm has come ashore, compelling around one hundred fifty thousand residents to relocate from their houses.
Mount Everest is the planet's tallest mountain at more than 29,032 feet. Although countless adventurers seek to conquer the top annually, it is regarded as an extremely risky climb.
In the past few years, it has been affected by concerns of overcrowding, ecological issues, and a number of deadly expeditions.
