A powerful snow storm burst out on the eastern slopes of Mount Everest, due to which about a thousand people were blocked in high-mountain camps. According to Chinese media, heavy snowfalls and ice completely paralyzed access to camps located at a height of several thousand meters. The authorities said that work has already begun to clear the snow masses and the organization of rescue operations.
according to preliminary estimates, about 1000 people remain in the mountains. On the territory of the Tibetan Autonomous region of China, hundreds of local residents and professional rescuers were involved in rescue operations. It is noted that some tourists have already managed to evacuate, but the situation remains difficult.
Blue Sky Rescue rescue team announced numerous appeals for help: dozens of tents hit the severity of the snow, and some climbers recorded cases of hypothermia. At the same time, China’s authorities are in high readiness due to typhoon. “Matmo”, which can bring pouring rains, floods and other natural disasters in the south and south-west of the country.
In the meantime, the consequences of strong precipitation continue in neighboring Nepal. According to local authorities, the number of floods who died as a result of floods, landslides and blows of lightning increased to 39 people.