Approximately a thousand People Stuck on the World's Highest Peak Slopes

Rescue efforts are currently ongoing on the distant slopes in Tibet of the Himalayan peak, where a intense winter storm has stranded close to a thousand people in base camps on the east side of the peak.

Many community members and emergency crews have been sent to dig out snow blocking entry to the zone, which sits at an height of more than 16,000 feet.

Some tourists have been evacuated successfully from the dangerous site.

Intense snow began on Friday evening and has worsened on the east-facing areas of the peak in the Tibetan region, an location frequented by adventurers and hikers.

Reports indicate that shelters had collapsed due to the snow accumulation, and a number of individuals were experiencing hypothermia.

Entry passes and entry to the Everest Scenic Area have been suspended from Saturday.

The area is facing harsh climate, with nearby the country of Nepal being hit hard by heavy rains that have led to landslides and sudden flooding, destroying road bridges and causing the death of at least 47 persons in the recent two-day period.

In the region, a severe weather system has made landfall, requiring about one hundred fifty thousand residents to relocate from their houses.

The world's tallest mountain is the planet's tallest mountain at over 29,032 feet. Although many people seek to conquer the top each year, it is regarded as an incredibly dangerous expedition.

In recent years, it has been affected by issues with over-tourism, environmental concerns, and a series of deadly expeditions.