Mount Everest Blizzard: Rescuers Race Against Time for 200 Trapped Hikers After Fatal Storm

Rescue teams are intensifying efforts to reach approximately 200 hikers still stranded in a Mount Everest valley, following an unexpectedly fierce snowstorm that swept through the region over the weekend. The severe weather has already claimed the life of one 41-year-old male hiker, who reportedly succumbed to hypothermia and acute altitude sickness.

The blizzard, which began on the evening of October 3rd and continued through the next day, pounded the mountain with heavy snow and rain, primarily affecting the remote Karma valley leading to Everest’s eastern Kangshung face. So far, rescuers have successfully guided about 350 hikers to safety, transporting them to the nearby township of Qudang.

The incident occurred during Everest’s peak visitation season, coinciding with China’s eight-day National Day holiday, which saw an influx of visitors. Local villagers and official rescue teams have been mobilized to clear snow and establish access to the affected areas. Authorities suspended ticket sales and entry to the Everest Scenic Area late Saturday as the crisis unfolded. Concerns remain high for the well-being of the remaining trapped individuals, who face extreme risks from exposure and hypothermia.

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