In Brief
Snowstorm on Mount Everest
Approximately 1000 climbers and tourists stranded due to snowstorm
350 climbers relocated to safety
Due to heavy snowfall in the eastern part of Mount Everest in Tibet, about 1000 climbers and tourists are stranded. The continuous snowstorm for two days has completely closed the roads, and rescue teams are conducting operations on a war footing. Local authorities have informed that approximately 350 climbers have been moved to safe locations so far.
Snowfall began towards Tibet on Friday evening and intensified by Saturday morning. The temperature in this area has dropped below zero, and the snow level on peaks over 4,900 meters has rapidly increased. As a result, mountain paths and trekking routes are completely covered in snow. With the routes closed for climbers, they are stranded. Following this incident, local villagers and rescue teams have started extensive search and rescue operations.
Every year, thousands of climbers go trekking in the Mount Everest region. The weather in October is considered the most stable and safe, which is why there is a special crowd of tourists during this time. However, this year, there was a sudden snowfall. Local officials said, “All routes have been closed due to the snowfall, and people have been moved to safe locations. It is predicted that the snowfall will decrease in the next 24 hours. Until then, trekking has been halted.