NBC News reported that Chinese teams are evacuating hikers stranded on Mount Everest’s eastern slope after a severe blizzard. Nearly 350 have reached a rendezvous point in Qudang, while rescuers remain in contact with more than 200 still on the mountain. No casualties have been reported. Camps were located near 16,000 feet.
Snowfall from Friday to Saturday disrupted national holiday travel. Ticket sales to the Everest Scenic Area were suspended, roads are being cleared, and nearby Nepal reported at least 44 deaths from floods and landslides linked to the same weather system.
The DX Brief
- Nearly 350 hikers evacuated to Qudang; rescuers remain in contact with 200+ still stranded on Mount Everest
- Tingri County Tourism Co. suspended ticket sales and entry to the Everest Scenic Area
- Chinese rescue teams and local villagers are clearing snow-blocked roads in Tibet’s Gama Valley
- Hikers described thigh-deep snow and frequent lightning; videos showed tents buried and climbers navigating in poor visibility
Read the full article at NBC News.
