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Everest record holder warns of Nepal danger as two Indian mountaineers die
Key takeaways
- At least 5 climbers have died during this Everest season, including the 2 Indians and 3 Nepalis, raising concerns about overcrowding.
- Nepal is home to eight of the world’s 10 highest peaks and welcomes hundreds of adventurers each spring.
- At least five climbers have died during this Everest season, including the two Indians and three Nepalis.
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At least 5 climbers have died during this Everest season, including the 2 Indians and 3 Nepalis, raising concerns about overcrowding.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Mountaineers practise walking on a ladder during a training session at Everest Base Camp in Nepal [Purnima Shrestha/Reuters]By AFPPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking period of ascents via Nepal’s southern route, as experts warn of overcrowding on the world’s highest peak.
Nepal is home to eight of the world’s 10 highest peaks and welcomes hundreds of adventurers each spring.
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