Mount Everest: Hundreds Rescued, Others Stranded After Severe Blizzard Hits Tibetan Slopes

Emergency rescue operations are currently underway on the remote Tibetan slopes near Mount Everest, following a severe snowstorm that has trapped hundreds of hikers and climbers. Chinese state media reports that rescue teams have successfully guided 350 individuals to safety in the township of Qudang, while establishing contact with approximately 200 more still on the mountain.

The blizzard, which began intensifying on Friday evening, has caused heavy snowfall on Everest’s eastern slopes, an area popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Hundreds of local villagers and rescue workers have been deployed to clear snow blocking access to the affected region, situated at an altitude exceeding 4,900m (16,000ft).

One experienced hiker, Geshuang Chen, recounted the harrowing experience after her group’s five-day trek plans to Cho Oyu Base Camp were disrupted. Despite checking forecasts that predicted a brief snowfall on October 4th, the group awoke on October 5th to a meter of snow, forcing them to turn back. Ms. Chen described the blizzard as ‘extremely difficult to deal with,’ highlighting its unusual severity for the region during China’s week-long National Day holiday, known as Golden Week – a peak season for local tourism.

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