A severe snowstorm has left nearly 1,000 individuals stranded on the eastern slopes of Mount Everest in Tibet, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Chinese state media reported that hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams have been mobilized to clear snow obstructing access to the area, which lies at an altitude exceeding 4,900 meters (16,000 feet). The heavy snowfall, which began on Friday evening, intensified over the weekend, causing tents to collapse and leaving some hikers suffering from hypothermia. The Tibet Blue Sky Rescue team responded to distress calls, and some tourists have already been rescued. In response to the crisis, the Tingri County Tourism Company has suspended ticket sales and entry to the Everest Scenic Area. The region is currently experiencing extreme weather conditions, with neighboring Nepal also facing devastating floods and landslides that have claimed at least 47 lives. Meanwhile, Typhoon Matmo has made landfall in China, forcing the evacuation of approximately 150,000 people. Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak at over 8,849 meters, remains a perilous destination for climbers, with recent years marked by overcrowding, environmental degradation, and fatal climbing incidents.