Nepal’s head of tourism says variable weather on the mountain has led to one of the deadliest years on record
Experts say this is likely to be one of the deadliest years on record on Mount Everest, with variable weather caused by climate change being blamed as one of the main reasons for the deaths of up to 17 people.
A total of 12 people have now been confirmed dead during Everest expeditions this season and another five are missing, presumed dead, as no contact has been made for at least five days in all cases, according to the Himalayan Database, which tracks mountain fatalities.
Written by Hannah Ellis-Petersen South Asia correspondent
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/30/climate-change-to-blame-for-up-to-17-deaths-on-mount-everest-experts-say under the title “Climate change to blame for up to 17 deaths on Mount Everest, experts say”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
