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Sky News
5 days ago
- Climate
- Sky News
Mount Everest suffers traffic jams as climbers battle harsh weather - with beginners not helping
Mount Everest has suffered "traffic jams" this month, as climbers battled harsh weather to make it to the summit. Hundreds of climbers and their Sherpa guides signed up to scale the famous mountain in May, struggling against deteriorating weather on the world's highest mountain. Ahead of the end of the climbing season, at the end of May, a large number of climbers made the dash for the 8,849m (29,032ft) peak. Due to the limited windows of good weather near the summit, large numbers of climbers lined up, attached to the single safety rope, which is known as the " Everest traffic jam". An influx of beginner climbers was also said to have contributed to the long queues. "Overall on Everest, weather is the key and it was not same as the forecast, said Pasang Rinji Sherpa. "And secondly, it was crowded because both professionals and beginners were there at the same time." Pasang Rinji has climbed the peak twice. He said that only select or qualified climbers should be allowed to make the push for the peak, to make the experience safer and easier for all. "Right now, there are beginners with no experience or knowledge and professionals at the same time, and this is causing the problem," he said. "There should be basic knowledge for the climbers to use gear properly and be safe while climbing Everest." According to Nepal's Department of Mountaineering, 468 foreign climbers from 57 countries were given permits to climb Everest by the end of May - along with a roughly equal number of Nepalese mountain guides. Six-time Everest summiteer Jenjen Lama said the weather was this year's biggest hurdle. "The weather was very difficult to predict, and the forecast would be great for the following day, but on the day the weather would deteriorate every hour or so," he said. Although several climbers managed to scale the Nepalese mountain, the harsh weather made it too difficult for many. However, famed Sherpa guide Kami Rita reached the Everest summit for the 31st time Tuesday, breaking his own record for the most climbs to the top of the mountain. Queues on Mount Everest are not uncommon, with the mountain's popularity among thrill seekers. Thursday marked the 72nd anniversary of the conquest of Mount Everest by New Zealander Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay.
South China Morning Post
27-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong authorities race to reopen 2 lanes before Tuesday evening rush hour
Hong Kong authorities aim to reopen two lanes on a major road affected by an underground pipe leak before the evening rush hour starts on Tuesday, and plan to fully reopen the route ahead of the next morning's traffic peak. The suspected water seepage on the Yuen Long-bound lanes on Tuen Mun Road near Siu Hong MTR station first came to light at around 11pm on Monday. Police arrived at the scene soon after, closing down the route's central and fast lanes to allow Water Supplies Department engineers to carry out urgent repairs. The repairs were only completed on Tuesday morning, resulting in traffic jams that stretched for miles. More than 20 bus routes were also temporarily diverted due to the incident. The department later said the leak was detected in a drinking water main beneath the slow lane, while the fresh water supply was unaffected. It announced by 4pm that a temporary road restoration was under way, with authorities aiming to reopen the central and fast lanes before 6pm.
Malay Mail
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Landslide cuts off Gua Musang-Kuala Krai road, causes two-kilometre traffic jam
GUA MUSANG, May 21 — A landslide at KM27 of Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Krai, near Gua Sejuk, has cut off both directions of the road, causing a two-kilometre traffic jam last night. Gua Musang police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said the incident occurred around 7.30 pm and brought traffic to a complete standstill. He said the landslide was likely triggered by heavy rain earlier in the day, though no casualties or damage to vehicles were reported. 'The Public Works Department (JKR) has alerted the Central Spine Road (LTU) project team for further action,' he told Bernama. He added that traffic police and a mobile patrol vehicle (MPV) unit have been deployed to ensure public safety at the scene. 'The road will reopen once debris is cleared. Road users are advised to remain patient and comply with instructions from the authorities, as no alternative routes are currently available,' he said. — Bernama
The Sun
11-05-2025
- The Sun
Airport bus full of tourists ploughs into stationary traffic injuring 21 in Germany as traveller fights for their life
AN AIRPORT bus packed with tourists in Germany has rammed into a traffic jam - injuring at least 21 people. One person was taken to hospital in critical condition after the horror smash on Autobahn 59 near Sankt Augustin. 1 The airport motorway between the Bonn-Nordost and Sankt Augustin-West interchanges was completely sealed off following the crash. At least one person had to be rescued from their destroyed vehicle by firefighters. The individual fighting for their life was flown to hospital with the Christoph Rheinland rescue helicopter. The rescue chopper was seen dramatically landing on the highway according to local media. Reports say the bus, which was on line 60 connecting Bonn and Cologne/Bonn Airport, drove into a pile of vehicles shortly after 2:30pm. The bus crashed into traffic near Am Bahnhof street in Sankt Augustin-Meindorf after it failed to brake. The shocking smash caused five other vehicles to collide. The motorway authority said at least 21 people suffered both serious and less serious injuries. They confirmed seven of the 21 had serious injuries. It is unclear why exactly the bus failed to stop before colliding with the traffic jam. The horrific crash unfolded on Sunday afternoon. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Times
10-05-2025
- General
- Times
No drivers will let me turn right. Is the human contract broken?
There's a right-hand turn I have to make from a busy A-road into a quiet D-road between three and forty-three times a day. I indicate, I stop and then I wait for oncoming traffic to let me through. If I'm waiting a few seconds only me and the few drivers behind are delayed. If I'm waiting longer the whole road snarls and lots — possibly hundreds — of people get older doing nothing. What makes the exercise particularly taxing is that all the drivers who don't let me through are not going to reach their destination any quicker. Half a mile further up the road there's a permanent traffic jam. They'll get stuck at the back of it for exactly the same amount of time
