A severe snowstorm on the east face of Mount Everest trapped nearly a thousand people in Tibet, prompting a large-scale rescue operation that is still underway, Reuters reports Sunday October 5.
Mount Everest Snowstorm Traps Nearly a Thousand
Agency reports indicate almost 1,000 people were trapped on the eastern slope of Mount Everest in Tibet due to a blizzard, triggering an extensive rescue mission.
Heavy Snow Blocks Routes Above 4,900 m
Hundreds of local residents and rescue teams worked to clear snow that blocked access to an area above 4,900 metres.
Access to Everest Scenic Area Suspended
Snow fell continuously from Friday into Saturday, suspending access to the Everest Scenic Area.
Casualties in Nepal from Landslides
In Nepal, landslides triggered by heavy rain killed at least 47 people.
Hypothermia Threats Reported by HK01
The Chinese news outlet HK01 said that the blizzard caused severe snow entrapment and that some people on site were in hypothermic and life‑threatening states.
Rescue Efforts Continue into Early Morning
Between Saturday evening and the early morning of October 5, several individuals were rescued and lowered to the ground, but the operation remains ongoing, HK01 stated around 12 pm Polish time.
