Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:20pm on 21 May 2026,Thursday International
Mount Everest witnessed a historic climbing milestone as a record 274 climbers successfully reached the summit from the Nepal side in a single day. The achievement surpassed the previous Nepal-side record set in 2019 and came during a brief period of favorable weather after delays caused by dangerous ice conditions. Heavy crowding was reported in the “death zone,” raising renewed concerns about safety and overcrowding on the world’s tallest peak. Nepal has issued nearly 500 climbing permits this season despite criticism from mountaineering experts. Veteran Sherpas Kami Rita Sherpa and Lhakpa Sherpa also extended their own Everest summit records during the season. (PC: Reuters)
