Congestion alone did not kill climbers on Mount Everest: Nepal government
Published on: Wednesday 12 June 2019
The large number of deaths of climbers on the Mount Everest this season is not solely due to the "traffic jam" on the world's highest peak, the Nepal government claimed Thursday, citing factors like high altitude sickness, other health reasons and adverse weather.
The number of deaths on Mt Everest was put at 11 by the international media, making it the deadliest season since 2015. However, the Nepal tourism ministry maintained the death toll at 9.
News source: https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/congestion-alone-did-not-kill-climbers-on-mount-everest-nepal-government-226849
