Approximately one thousand Climbers Stuck on Mount Everest Hillsides
Search and rescue missions are in progress on the distant slopes in Tibet of Mount Everest, where a heavy blizzard has stranded around a thousand people in temporary shelters on the east side of the summit.
Many residents and response units have been sent to clear out snow preventing entry to the area, which rests at an altitude of over 4,900 metres.
Some hikers have been evacuated successfully from the dangerous location.
Heavy snowfall commenced on Friday evening and has intensified on the east-facing areas of Everest in the Tibetan region, an location favored by mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Authorities confirm that camping structures had fallen due to the weight of the snow, and some individuals were experiencing low body temperature.
Ticket sales and admission to the Everest Scenic Area have been halted effective Saturday.
The zone is facing extreme weather, with nearby the country of Nepal being hit hard by torrential downpours that have led to landslides and sudden flooding, destroying road bridges and claiming the lives of at least 47 individuals in the recent two-day period.
In the country, Typhoon Matmo has arrived, forcing approximately one hundred fifty thousand people to relocate from their residences.
The world's tallest mountain is the world's highest peak at above 8,849m. While countless adventurers seek to conquer the peak annually, it is considered an incredibly dangerous hike.
In recent years, it has been troubled by problems due to high numbers, conservation challenges, and a series of fatal climbing attempts.
