An Indian mountaineer has tragically become the eighth fatality on Mount Everest this year, highlighting concerns over overcrowding on the world’s highest peak. Banshi Lal, 46, passed away in a Kathmandu hospital after showing signs of acute mountain sickness.
As the 2024 Everest climbing season nears its end, the death toll, while lower than last year’s, is still concerning. A recent video showing a “traffic jam” of climbers on the treacherous peak has sparked discussions on safety and sustainability in the mountaineering community.
This incident echoes the 2019 queue on Everest, where climbers faced extreme risks due to long wait times in freezing temperatures. Ensuring safety and proper management of climbers on Mount Everest remains a critical issue.