Blizzard strands over 200 hikers on Tibetan slopes of Everest
Summary
Over 200 hikers are stranded on the Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest due to a blizzard, with rescue operations underway to guide trekkers to safety during China's Golden Week holiday.
Key Points
- More than 200 hikers are stranded by a blizzard on Everest's Tibetan slopes.
- Chinese authorities confirm ongoing rescue operations guiding about 350 trekkers to safety.
- Heavy snowfall over the weekend trapped hundreds of tourists at Everest's eastern face.
- Rescuers are facing severe weather and blocked paths to reach and evacuate stranded groups.
