A blizzard that trapped hundreds of trekkers on the north side of Mount Everest last weekend captured headlines for its proximity to the famed peak. But less appreciated was the truly bizarre nature of the blizzard: the amount of snow that fell within 12 hours was 3.5 times greater than anything measured at the mountain before.

Amid the exaggerated headlines, our articles editor provides a handy explainer for the rescue mission to save 800 people near the world’s highest peak

About 350 hikers caught in the storm have been guided to safety by rescuers, Reuters reported. They were taken to the small township of Qudang, near the eastern slope of Everest. A male hiker, 41, reportedly died of hypothermia and acute altitude sickness, according to Xinhua, a Chinese state media outlet.

Early-season snowfalls have stranded hikers in two mountainous areas in western China, including several hundred at the base of Mount Everest

A rare winter storm hit the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, stranding hundreds of mountaineers during peak season, just days after heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Nepal, killing dozens.

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.

Situated along the banks of the Kamla River near the India-Nepal border, Jaynagar enjoys close proximity to the Himalayan range