Summary
The autumn climbing season in the Himalayas is becoming dangerous due to extreme weather conditions. Recently, a blizzard on Mount Everest stranded hundreds of tourists, with incidents resulting in a few deaths. The seasonal changes are linked to extended monsoon periods causing heavy rain and snow.
Key Facts
- The autumn climbing season in the Himalayas is now experiencing more extreme weather events.
- The monsoon season has been extending into autumn, leading to dangerous conditions for climbers.
- A recent blizzard on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest stranded nearly 600 tourists.
- At least one person died due to hypothermia and altitude sickness during this event.
- On the Nepal side, a South Korean mountaineer died on Mera Peak due to similar conditions.
- Communication issues due to heavy snowfall delayed news of the incidents.
- Around 60 people died in landslides and floods in Nepal in the past week caused by extreme weather.
- The Himalayan region is seeing more sudden and severe weather changes, affecting tourism and safety.
