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Mount Everest's Dangerous Weather Puts Hikers And Basecamp Trekkers In Danger, Not Just Mountaineers
While most know that climbing to the peak of Mount Everest is dangerous, the weather is now putting hikers in the mountain's lower sections at risk.
"I was so lucky to get out," a hiker tells the BBC after being caught in two days of unusually heavy snow in the Himalayas.
What began as a hiking trip with friends on the breathtaking slopes on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest turned into a frightening ordeal for 30-year-old Feng Holiday, after a rare October blizzard left her and hundreds of hikers stranded in treacherous conditions.
Mount Everest was recently visible from Jainagar in Bihar's Madhubani district. Clear skies and reduced pollution allowed residents to see the world's highest peak. This rare spectacle highlights the impact of weather and air quality.
Residents of Jaynagar in Bihar's Madhubani district were treated to a rare natural wonder as Mount Everest became visible after days of clear skies and improved air quality. Photos and videos of the breathtaking view quickly went viral on social media.