Close to a thousand Climbers Trapped on the World's Highest Peak Hillsides
Emergency operations are under way on the distant slopes in Tibet of Mount Everest, where a severe snowstorm has blocked around a thousand climbers in campsites on the east-facing side of the peak.
Several hundred local villagers and rescue teams have been sent to remove snow blocking entry to the region, which sits at an elevation of more than 16,000 feet.
Several hikers have been evacuated successfully from the impacted location.
Heavy snowfall started on Friday evening and has worsened on the east-facing areas of Mount Everest in Tibet, an area frequented by climbers and trekkers.
Authorities confirm that camping structures had fallen due to the heavy snow, and some hikers were suffering from exposure.
Admission tickets and admission to the Everest Scenic Area have been temporarily stopped from Saturday.
The region is experiencing severe conditions, with adjacent the country of Nepal being affected by heavy rains that have triggered rockfalls and rapid floods, destroying crossings and causing the death of at least 47 people in the last two days.
In China, a tropical storm has arrived, forcing about 150,000 individuals to relocate from their residences.
The world's tallest mountain is the globe's loftiest summit at above 8,849m. While numerous climbers try to ascend the peak annually, it is considered an highly perilous expedition.
In recent years, it has been plagued with problems due to high numbers, conservation challenges, and a series of tragic ascents.
