'Heartbreaking': Video Of Waste Piles On Mount Everest Goes Viral As World Marks 70th Year Of Conquest

In a tweet posted by IAS official Supriya Sahu, footage displays an array of tents situated around the base of the mountain.

Screenshot of the garbage lying on Mt Everest.

Source : Twitter/@supriyasahuias

Every year, thousands of people flock to Mount Everest which stands as one of the largest base camps. Although there are numerous awe-inspiring accounts of individuals ascending Mount Everest, a recent video depicts the abundance of litter that is irresponsibly abandoned on the mountain.

In a tweet posted by IAS official Supriya Sahu, footage displays an array of tents situated around the base of the mountain. In addition to the presence of tents, litter can also be observed in the surrounding area.

“When human beings don't spare even Mount Everest from dumping their garbage and plastic pollution. Truly heartbreaking," she tweeted. 

When human beings don't spare even Mount Everest from dumping their garbage and plastic pollution. Truly heartbreaking. #stopplasticpollution #MountEverest #everest video by @EverestToday pic.twitter.com/zuuorrkADF

— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) May 29, 2023

Only a few hours ago, this video was shared. Since it was uploaded, the content has garnered more than 38,000 views. The footage has garnered over 500 likes along with numerous remarks as well.

Nepal Honors Sherpa Guides, Climbers To Commemorate 70th Anniversary Of Mount Everest Conquest

The Nepalese government on Monday paid homage to the climbers who hold records, in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the initial climb up Mount Everest, news agency Associated Press reported.

As festivities take place, there is a rising apprehension about the escalation of temperatures, the melting of glaciers and snow, and the inclement and erratic weather conditions on the planet's highest peak.

A multitude of individuals, including members of the mountaineering community, Sherpa guides, and officials, gathered for a demonstration in Kathmandu to commemorate the occasion. People holding festive banners paraded through the heart of Kathmandu, cheered on by military melodies.

Sherpa guides lauded during the ceremony included Kami Rita who made history by scaling Everest twice in one season, adding up to a remarkable total of 28 climbs, and Sanu Sherpa, who accomplished the feat of twice scaling all 14 of the world's highest peaks.