Approximately a thousand Climbers Stuck on the World's Highest Peak Mountain Sides
Emergency operations are currently ongoing on the remote slopes in Tibet of Mount Everest, where a intense snowstorm has blocked close to 1,000 individuals in temporary shelters on the eastern side of the peak.
Several hundred community members and emergency crews have been sent to clear out snow blocking access to the region, which sits at an altitude of more than 4,900 metres.
A number of visitors have already been rescued from the impacted location.
A major snow event began on Friday evening and has grown stronger on the eastern slopes of Everest in the Tibetan region, an region frequented by adventurers and trekkers.
Reports indicate that tents had collapsed due to the weight of the snow, and several individuals were experiencing hypothermia.
Admission tickets and entry to the Everest Scenic Area have been halted starting Saturday.
The region is facing severe conditions, with adjacent the country of Nepal being affected by heavy rains that have triggered landslides and sudden flooding, destroying bridges and causing the death of at least 47 individuals in the recent two-day period.
In the country, a tropical storm has come ashore, requiring about 150,000 people to leave from their houses.
The world's tallest mountain is the globe's loftiest summit at more than 8,849m. Although countless adventurers try to ascend the peak annually, it is regarded as an incredibly dangerous expedition.
In the last decade, it has been plagued with problems due to high numbers, environmental concerns, and a series of tragic ascents.
