Nearly 1,000 People Trapped by Severe Blizzard on Tibetan Side of Mount Everest: Rescue Operations Underway

Oct 05, 2025 07:45 pm CST

Rescue teams are working urgently to evacuate nearly 1,000 people trapped by a severe blizzard at high-altitude campsites on Mount Everest's Tibetan side. Local villagers and emergency personnel are clearing snow-blocked roads above 4,900 meters while authorities have suspended access to the Everest Scenic Area due to continuing hazardous weather conditions.