Hundreds of people have been rescued after being trapped by a severe snowstorm on the Chinese side of Mount Everestmore than 4,900 meters altitudeaccording to state media. In total, they were evacuated about 900 peopleamong them 580 hikers and more than 300 guides, yak herders and support staffwho remained incommunicado since Saturday night. Some of those affected suffered hypothermiaand several needed medical assistance, oxygen and food. The authorities have Temporarily closed tourist access to Everest in the Tibet region.

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