Rescuers race to reach hundreds stranded on Mount Everest by blizzard

Incident Overview - A shock blizzard stranded hikers on the Tibet side of Mount Everest, leading to a large-scale rescue operation [1] - Extreme weather conditions, including lightning and strong winds, impacted both the Tibet and Nepal sides of Mount Everest [2] - Severe storms are unusual for this time of year in the Himalayas, coinciding with a peak tourist season due to a national holiday in China [3] Rescue Efforts and Impact - Chinese rescue teams, villagers, and technology (drones) were deployed at 16,000 ft to reach stranded hikers [1] - Approximately 350 hikers were brought to safety in Tibet after rescuers worked through the night [4] - Around 200 people remained stuck, facing treacherous conditions and hypothermia [3] - One hiker died in another area affected by the storm [3]