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As of October 7, 2025, nearly 1,000 hikers and over 300 guides were trapped on Mount Everest's eastern Tibetan slopes after a severe blizzard began Friday. About 580 trekkers and guides have since been rescued to Qudang township, while over 200 remain stranded but in contact with rescuers. The storm caused hypothermia and collapsed tents. Meanwhile, Nepal faces deadly floods and landslides killing at least 47 people.
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A storm at Mount Everest's base camp stranded 580 hikers and guides, with 350 managing to descend by Monday. In Nepal, a climber died in a similar storm near Mera Peak. Search and rescue efforts continue amid dangerous weather conditions during a national holiday period.
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Kanchha Sherpa, a key figure in the 1953 Everest expedition and last surviving member of that historic climb, died at age 92 in Kathmandu. He was known for his role as a high-altitude porter and his lifelong dedication to mountaineering, though he never summited Everest himself. His passing marks the end of an era in Himalayan mountaineering history.
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Multiple avalanches in Italy's Alps and Nepal's Himalayas have resulted in at least 11 deaths and numerous rescues. Climbing and trekking activities are disrupted due to severe weather, with authorities warning of ongoing dangers as snow and cyclone winds persist. Rescue efforts continue amid challenging conditions.