Close to a thousand Climbers Trapped on Mount Everest Hillsides
Rescue efforts are currently ongoing on the isolated slopes in Tibet of the Himalayan peak, where a severe winter storm has trapped around one thousand people in campsites on the east side of the peak.
Hundreds community members and emergency crews have been dispatched to clear out accumulated snow obstructing access to the zone, which sits at an height of more than 16,000 feet.
Some tourists have already been rescued from the affected site.
Heavy snowfall started on Friday night and has intensified on the east side of Mount Everest in the Tibetan region, an region popular with climbers and hikers.
Authorities confirm that tents had given way due to the weight of the snow, and a number of hikers were showing symptoms of low body temperature.
Entry passes and admission to the Everest Scenic Area have been temporarily stopped starting Saturday.
The zone is facing harsh climate, with nearby the country of Nepal being hit hard by torrential downpours that have triggered rockfalls and rapid floods, destroying road bridges and causing the death of at least 47 individuals in the past 48 hours.
In the region, Typhoon Matmo has arrived, requiring around 150k individuals to leave from their homes.
The world's tallest mountain is the globe's loftiest summit at over 29,032 feet. Although many people seek to conquer the peak each year, it is regarded as an incredibly dangerous hike.
In recent years, it has been troubled by concerns of overcrowding, environmental concerns, and a string of tragic ascents.
