Summary
A snowstorm on the Chinese side of Mount Everest stranded about 900 hikers, guides, and staff. By the following Tuesday, all stranded individuals had been rescued and reached safety. Some hikers suffered from hypothermia and required medical aid.
Key Facts
- Around 900 people were trapped on Mount Everest due to a snowstorm.
- The storm hit on a Saturday night at an altitude of over 4,900 meters (16,000 feet).
- 580 hikers and over 300 guides and workers were stranded.
- By Tuesday, all stranded people were rescued safely.
- Some hikers had hypothermia and received help, including medical supplies.
- The area in Tibet where the hikers were trapped is now temporarily closed.
- The snowstorm occurred during a holiday week in China, which sees increased travel.
- Another storm in Nepal caused the death of a South Korean climber near Mera Peak.
