NEARLY 1,000 people have been trapped on Mount Everest after a massive snowstorm.
A huge search operation was launched earlier today to reach the campsites located almost 16,000 ft above ground.
Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams have been deployed to help shovel snow and clear the roads.
Treacherous condition have collapsed some climbers’ tents, while others have caught hypothermia from the freezing temperatures.
No deaths have been confirmed and some tourists on the mountain have already been brought down, a report said.
The snowfall began on Friday evening and continued throughout Saturday.
Ticket sales and entry to the Everest Scenic Area were suspended from late Saturday.
Just across the border in Nepal, heavy rains have triggered landslides and flash floods.
The storms have sparked chaos, blocking roads and washing away bridges.
Some 350 trekkers have now been rescued and guided to safety.
Source: https://www.the-sun.com/news/15294069/tibet-mountain-everest-storm/
