Approximately 1,000 Individuals Stuck on Mount Everest Mountain Sides

Search and rescue missions are under way on the remote Tibetan slopes of Mount Everest, where a severe blizzard has trapped nearly 1,000 individuals in base camps on the east-facing side of the summit.

Hundreds local villagers and response units have been dispatched to dig out accumulated snow blocking access to the region, which is located at an elevation of above 4,900 meters.

Several hikers have already been rescued from the affected location.

A major snow event commenced on Friday evening and has grown stronger on the east-facing areas of Mount Everest in the Tibetan region, an area popular with mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Reports indicate that tents had collapsed due to the weight of the snow, and some climbers were suffering from hypothermia.

Entry passes and entry to the Mount Everest scenic zone have been suspended from Saturday.

The region is experiencing harsh climate, with neighbouring the country of Nepal being hit hard by intense rainfall that have led to rockfalls and sudden flooding, sweeping off road bridges and claiming the lives of at least 47 individuals in the recent two-day period.

In the region, a tropical storm has arrived, forcing about 150,000 residents to evacuate from their residences.

The world's tallest mountain is the globe's loftiest summit at over 8,849m. Even though many people try to ascend the peak annually, it is considered an incredibly dangerous hike.

In the past few years, it has been affected by concerns of overcrowding, environmental concerns, and a series of deadly expeditions.