Approximately one thousand People Stuck on Everest Hillsides
Search and rescue missions are currently ongoing on the distant Tibetan slopes of Everest, where a intense blizzard has blocked around one thousand individuals in base camps on the east side of the peak.
Several hundred residents and response units have been dispatched to clear out heavy snowfall blocking access to the area, which rests at an height of above 4,900 meters.
A number of visitors have already been rescued from the affected site.
Intense snow started on the evening of Friday and has worsened on the east side of Mount Everest in Tibet, an location favored by climbers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Reports indicate that tents had given way due to the weight of the snow, and some individuals were suffering from hypothermia.
Entry passes and access to the Everest Scenic Area have been suspended from Saturday.
The region is experiencing severe conditions, with nearby Nepal being affected by intense rainfall that have led to rockfalls and flash floods, sweeping off bridges and causing the death of at least 47 persons in the past 48 hours.
In the region, Typhoon Matmo has arrived, requiring around 150k people to leave from their residences.
Everest is the planet's tallest mountain at above 8,849m. Even though countless adventurers attempt to climb the summit each year, it is seen as an incredibly dangerous hike.
In the past few years, it has been affected by concerns of overcrowding, environmental concerns, and a series of fatal climbing attempts.
