Rescue operations have commenced for numerous hikers trapped by significant snowfall at tourist campsites on the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet, as reported by Chinese state media. Approximately 350 hikers have been safely evacuated, while rescue teams are in communication with another 200 individuals still in the area.
The heavy snowfall began on Friday evening and has been particularly severe on the eastern slopes of Mount Everest. This sudden onset of adverse weather conditions has also affected neighboring Nepal, where torrential rains and flooding have resulted in the deaths of at least 47 people since Friday. The situation raises questions about the impact of such weather patterns on tourism and safety in mountainous regions.
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