A snowstorm has trapped nearly 1,000 people on the eastern slope of Everest, and rescuers are intervening to help them.

On October 5, a powerful snowstorm left nearly 1,000 people stranded in the camps on the eastern slopes of Everest, in Tibet. The difficult weather conditions led to a rapid accumulation of snow, affecting the tents and access routes. Hundreds of rescuers were mobilized to intervene, and evacuation operations began as soon as the roads were partially cleared. Authorities warned tourists to avoid the area until the weather stabilizes.