Mount Everest Blizzard Strands Hundreds of Hikers

A severe blizzard hit hikers near Mount Everest on the Tibetan slopes during China's Golden Week holiday, resulting in at least one death and over 200 people stranded. Rescuers have evacuated 350 people to safety, with hundreds of local villagers and rescue workers deployed to clear snow-blocked access. Hikers experienced hypothermia and challenging conditions, with many describing the weather as exceptional and extremely difficult to deal with. The region is facing extreme weather, with neighboring Nepal affected by torrential rains and floods, and Typhoon Matmo making landfall on China's eastern coast.

Rescue efforts are underway to help hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow on Mount Everest's slope in Tibet, China. About 350 hikers have reached a meeting point, and rescuers are in contact with another 200. The snowstorm struck during a weeklong national holiday in China, and hundreds of rescuers headed up the mountain to clear paths. The hikers were trapped at an elevation of over 16,000 feet, with reports of 3 feet deep snow and crushed tents. In a separate incident, one hiker died of hypothermia and altitude sickness in Qinghai province, and 137 others were evacuated.

A 30-year-old trekker, Feng Holiday, and hundreds of other hikers were stranded on Mount Everest's Tibetan side due to a freak October blizzard. Feng used cooking pots to dig her way out and later hiked down the mountain with friends. Authorities evacuated around 350 trekkers to safety, while over 200 others were awaiting help. The blizzard was part of a larger extreme weather pattern in the Himalayan region, which caused floods, landslides, and fatalities in Nepal and India.

A sudden blizzard on Mount Everest's Tibetan slopes trapped nearly 1,000 hikers in remote camps during China's National Day holiday weekend. At least 350 people have reached safety, while several hundred others remain stranded. Rescue efforts are underway, involving local villagers and the Tibet Blue Sky Rescue Team. The storm brought heavy snow and rain, causing hypothermia and collapsed tents. Authorities have suspended ticket sales and closed entry to the Everest Scenic Area. The extreme weather has also affected neighboring Nepal, causing landslides and flash floods that have killed at least 47 people.

Heavy snowfall and rain have caused treacherous conditions on Mount Everest, leaving hundreds of hikers stranded. Over 200 people are being evacuated near the eastern face of the mountain, following an initial rescue operation that guided 350 trekkers to safety. The evacuation is expected to be completed on Tuesday. The unusual weather has caused hypothermia risks and made it difficult for hikers to navigate. The incident occurred during a popular time for hiking around Everest, and the region is usually clear following the end of the Indian monsoon season.

China is bracing for a massive travel rush as millions of people head home at the end of the national 'golden week' holiday. The transport ministry is working with local authorities to ensure smooth and safe journeys, with a focus on four megacity clusters: Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, and the Chengdu-Chongqing region. The Ministry of Public Security has noted a significant increase in return traffic flow expected on Tuesday, but reported no major traffic accidents or large-scale congestion as of Monday night. The transport ministry has urged areas affected by extreme weather to monitor conditions and implement pre-emptive measures to avoid accidents.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to visit North Korea for three days, marking the most senior Chinese official to do so since 2019. The visit is to attend events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea, including a military parade. The trip comes amid a warming of ties between China and North Korea following North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's visit to China last month. The Chinese foreign ministry emphasized the importance of maintaining and developing relations between the two countries, highlighting their 'traditional friendly and cooperative relations'.

China's Premier Li Qiang is set to visit North Korea from Thursday to Saturday to attend events marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of North Korea's ruling party. This visit is the highest-level visit by a Chinese leader since 2019. Li will lead a government delegation to the events.