Approximately a thousand People Trapped on Everest Hillsides
Rescue efforts are currently ongoing on the distant Tibetan side of the Himalayan peak, where a intense snowstorm has stranded close to one thousand people in base camps on the eastern side of the peak.
Hundreds local villagers and emergency crews have been dispatched to remove accumulated snow obstructing passage to the zone, which sits at an elevation of above 4,900 meters.
A number of tourists have been evacuated successfully from the impacted area.
Heavy snowfall commenced on the evening of Friday and has grown stronger on the east side of Everest in the Tibetan region, an region favored by adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Authorities confirm that camping structures had fallen due to the heavy snow, and several hikers were showing symptoms of exposure.
Admission tickets and admission to the Mount Everest scenic zone have been halted starting Saturday.
The area is undergoing severe conditions, with neighbouring Nepal being affected by heavy rains that have triggered landslides and sudden flooding, destroying road bridges and killing at least 47 persons in the last two days.
In the country, Typhoon Matmo has come ashore, forcing around 150k people to evacuate from their residences.
Mount Everest is the planet's tallest mountain at over 8,849m. While many people attempt to climb the summit each year, it is regarded as an highly perilous hike.
In the past few years, it has been plagued with problems due to high numbers, environmental concerns, and a series of tragic ascents.
