Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:32am on 27 May 2024,Monday International
As Mount Everest climbing season peaks, concerns mount over filth, traffic congestion, and fatalities. Videos and photos reveal litter at base camps and climbers navigating perilous traffic jams. Mountaineer Rajan Dwivedi underscores the seriousness of the climb, citing fierce weather and exhausting conditions. Reports of climbers bypassing corpses and ignoring cries for help spark outrage. The recent deaths of a Kenyan and Nepali climber near Everest's summit add to this season's toll. Despite over 6,500 successful summits since 1953, environmental degradation and safety issues continue to plague the world's tallest peak.
