Summary
Rescuers have saved over 350 trekkers stranded by blizzard conditions on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest. Around 200 trekkers remain stuck, and efforts are underway to guide them to safety. Meanwhile, heavy rains in Nepal have led to landslides and floods, causing at least 47 deaths.
Key Facts
- More than 350 trekkers have been rescued from the Tibetan side of Mount Everest after being stranded by blizzard-like conditions.
- Over 500 people were initially caught in heavy snow and rainfall in the Tingri region of Tibet.
- The rescued trekkers were taken to the township of Qudang.
- About 200 trekkers are still stranded in difficult conditions and are being assisted by local rescuers.
- The local Tingri County Tourism Company has stopped ticket sales and entry to the Everest area due to the weather.
- Heavy snowfall began on Friday evening and continued through Saturday.
- In Nepal, heavy rains have caused landslides and floods, resulting in at least 47 deaths since Friday.
- The severe weather has affected South Asian regions, including Nepal and Pakistan, where millions are impacted by ongoing floods.
