Nepalese officials said an avalanche occurred on the slopes of "Mount Everest," with five climbers feared missing and in danger.
Nepal's Tourism Ministry official stated that around 6:30 a.m. local time this morning, an avalanche struck a frequently used climbing route on "Mount Everest." Rescue teams and climbers at the base camp have rushed to assist, and authorities have also dispatched a helicopter from the capital "Kathmandu" to help.
The Nepal Mountaineering Association noted that four or five climbers may have been buried by the avalanche, with the possibility of more people injured.
"Mount Everest," standing at 8,850 meters above sea level, is the world’s highest peak and a top destination for climbers worldwide. Currently, hundreds of climbers and Sherpa guides at the base camp are ready and planning to set out for the summit as soon as the weather improves early next month. (Photo sourced from the internet)
(China Broadcasting Corporation)