2 climbers die on Everest as record-holder warns of overcrowding
Two Indian climbers have died on Mount Everest during a record-breaking climbing season. Experts are raising concerns about overcrowding on the mountain, which has seen a high number of ascents this year. Authorities are urged to implement stricter controls to ensure climber safety amid the increased traffic.
- ▪The climbers fell ill while descending at high altitude, leading to their deaths.
- ▪This year's climbing season has seen at least five fatalities, including the two Indians and three Nepalis.
- ▪A record number of climbers reached the summit from the Nepali side, with a preliminary total of 275 climbers.
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- ▪ Everest record holder warns of Nepal danger as two Indian mountaineers die — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ 2 climbers die on Everest as record breaker warns of overcrowding — South China Morning Post
- ▪ 2 Indian climbers die on Everest during descent; Briton sets a new record — Hindustan Times — Top
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World 2 Mount Everest climbers fall to their deaths as record-holder warns of overcrowding Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 7:27 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Two 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."They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies," Nivesh Karki, director at Pioneer Adventures, told AFP.He named them as Sandeep Are, who he said summited on May 20, and Arun Kumar Tiwari, who reached the peak on May 21.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…
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