Horrific video: Watch what happened as a snowstorm hit the Himalayas, trapping hundreds of people.

Arab Weather - A powerful snowstorm hit the Himalayas over the past few days, trapping hundreds of hikers on the slopes of Mount Everest. The snowfall began on the evening of Friday, October 3, and continued until Saturday, October 4.

Videos were posted on the X platform, showing rescue operations for climbers stranded due to the snowstorm. Below are the scenes:

Horrific video: Watch what happened as a snowstorm hit the Himalayas, trapping hundreds of people.

A snowstorm hits the Himalayas, trapping hundreds of hikers.

Mount Everest

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— World_Weather (@Arab_Storms) October 6, 2025

Everest "besieges" tourists

About 1,000 people are stranded on the eastern slope of Mount Everest in Tibet due to heavy snowfall. The heavy snow is complicating rescue efforts, as tourists are unable to descend, according to Chinese media.

The worst snowstorm in recent years began in early October, leading to a sharp drop in… pic.twitter.com/edOUZC6U7P

- Sputnik Arabic (@sputnik_ar) October 5, 2025

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