Summary
Hundreds of hikers and local guides have safely evacuated from the east side of Mount Everest in Tibet after being caught in a heavy snowstorm. A large rescue operation helped nearly 900 people reach safety after a blizzard hit the region over the weekend. The rescued individuals are now in safe areas, and local officials are helping them return home.
Key Facts
- The snowstorm stranded hikers, guides, and yak herders on Mount Everest's east face in Tibet.
- Rescue teams evacuated about 900 people from the isolated Karma Valley.
- The evacuation operation was one of the largest ever in the region.
- The blizzard occurred over the weekend, with heavy snowfall on Friday and Saturday.
- All evacuees reached safety in Qudeng township and nearby areas.
- Rescuers provided food, medicine, oxygen, and warmth during the evacuation.
- Local officials are organizing the return of those rescued to their homes.
- Online reactions in China included criticism on social media about the risks of hiking in such conditions.
