Approximately a thousand Individuals Stranded on the World's Highest Peak Mountain Sides

Emergency operations are currently ongoing on the distant Tibetan side of Mount Everest, where a severe blizzard has blocked close to one thousand people in campsites on the east-facing side of the summit.

Hundreds community members and emergency crews have been sent to remove accumulated snow blocking passage to the zone, which sits at an altitude of more than 16,000 feet.

Some tourists have been saved from the dangerous site.

Heavy snowfall commenced on Friday evening and has grown stronger on the east-facing areas of the peak in the Tibetan region, an region frequented by climbers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Authorities confirm that camping structures had fallen due to the heavy snow, and several individuals were showing symptoms of exposure.

Ticket sales and access to the Mount Everest scenic zone have been halted from Saturday.

The area is experiencing severe conditions, with nearby Nepal being affected by intense rainfall that have triggered landslides and rapid floods, washing away bridges and claiming the lives of at least 47 people in the recent two-day period.

In the country, a severe weather system has made landfall, forcing around 150,000 people to evacuate from their houses.

Everest is the globe's loftiest summit at above 8,849 meters. Even though many people attempt to climb the peak each year, it is considered an extremely risky expedition.

In recent years, it has been affected by issues with over-tourism, conservation challenges, and a series of tragic ascents.