200 climbers stranded on Everest: large-scale rescue operation underway.

More than 200 tourists trapped on Everest

According to The Sun: More than 200 tourists are trapped on Mount Everest due to a powerful snowstorm that has blanketed the camps. Rescuers are urgently trying to save the climbers.

According to the climbers, they experienced terrifying moments as snow rapidly accumulated at 16,000 feet.

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Concerns are growing that the climbers may remain stranded for several more hours as authorities attempt to evacuate them.

Hundreds of locals and rescuers are urgently clearing the massive snow drifts formed by the extreme weather conditions.

Earlier, local media reported about 1,000 blocked climbers, but Chinese state media clarified on Monday that 350 of them have already been evacuated.

The unusual snowstorm began on Friday evening and lasted all night, leaving hundreds of climbers at dangerous altitudes.

Hazardous conditions led to tent collapses and heightened the risk of hypothermia due to the cold weather.

Authorities confirmed that the 350 rescued individuals are in the city of Qiudan, China.

Rescue teams have also made contact with another 200 climbers, some of whom have been in distress for 48 hours.

Many people report being trapped in the Karma Valley, on the slopes of Everest in Tibet. This lesser-known route is popular among tourists due to its picturesque nature.

One of the tourists who was evacuated to Qiudan said that their guide pointed out that the weather in October was 'abnormal.'

'It was so damp and cold in the mountains, and hypothermia was a real risk... The weather this year is not normal.'

'The guide said he had never encountered such weather in October... And it happened very suddenly.'

Another witness noted that they are all experienced tourists, but this snowstorm was extraordinarily difficult to endure. 'I was so happy to get out,' he added.

The situation is complicated by the high number of tourists, as China was having its Golden Week holiday last week.

Access to the scenic area of Everest has been suspended since Saturday due to heavy snowfall.

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It is known that one person died due to the sudden snowstorm in China's Qinghai province. Local media report that the climber died from hypothermia and altitude sickness in the Laohugou area.

In Nepal, heavy rains have caused landslides and flash floods that have wreaked havoc, blocking roads and washing away bridges.

This is not the first time tourists have been trapped on Everest. In 2010, about 2,000 tourists and their porters were stranded for five days in a small village at an altitude of over 9,000 feet due to bad weather conditions.

AP In this situation, it is important to note that extreme weather conditions in high mountains can not only threaten the lives of climbers but also jeopardize rescue efforts. It is noted that rescuers are doing everything possible to reach the blocked tourists as soon as possible, but the weather conditions complicate the evacuation process. These events highlight the need for a more careful approach to planning trips to dangerous regions, as well as the importance of being prepared for unforeseen situations.