Hundreds of hikers are stranded near Mount Everest due to a powerful blizzard that showered the Himalayas, Reuters reported , citing Chinese state media CCTV.

Snowfall in the area began on the evening of Friday, Oct. 3, and continued throughout Saturday, Oct. 4.

Many of the hikers caught in the snowstorm have now been guided to safety by rescuers, Reuters reported .

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