Rescue efforts under way after 1,000 people trapped on Mount Everest slopes

Published: 10/5/2025
Rescue efforts under way after 1,000 people trapped on Mount Everest slopes
Rescue efforts are underway for nearly 1,000 people trapped on Mount Everest slopes in Tibet due to a snowstorm, with 350 already rescued. Local villagers and rescue teams are working to clear snow at an altitude of over 16,000 feet. The snowstorm hit the eastern side of the mountain, a popular area for climbers and hikers, with heavy snowfall intensifying since Friday.