86 trapped at Mount Qomolangma camp amid heavy snow
LHASA, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- A total of 86 tourists were being trapped on Monday amid heavy snow at the base camp of Mount Qomolangma (Mount Everest), including 13 foreigners, local authorities said.
The tourists were about to go downhill after sightseeing at the base camp, which is 5,200 meters above the sea level, according to the publicity department of Xigaze prefecture.
No casualties have been reported so far. Rescuers are currently clearing way onto the base camp.
86名珠峰大本营中外观光游客被困
新华网拉萨10月14日电 13日受孟加拉湾超级气旋风暴“费林”影响，西藏日喀则地区西南部普降大雪。14日，86名在珠峰大本营观光完毕准备下山的游客被困，其中有13名外国人。
西藏自治区高度重视，要求当地采取一切措施确保游客生命安全。14日上午，日喀则地委召开紧急会议，启动应急预案，实施救援。珠峰所在的定日县正抓紧组织救援力量，清通通往大本营的道路。截至记者发稿时尚无人员伤亡报告。
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