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The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
April 24, 2026Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
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Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Anxiety is growing at Everest Base Camp, more than 5,300 meters above sea level. Hundreds of climbers including sherpas have gathered, eager to summit the world’s most f
kesq.com•May 13, 2026
Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
An early flood warning system designed to save the lives of thousands of people in the Everest region may no longer be working, Nepalese officials have admitted to the BBC, after it was allowed to fal
bbc.com•April 25, 2026