A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepali side on Wednesday, marking the highest number of single-day ascents ever recorded from Nepal. The surge came as Chinese authorities reportedly did not issue climbing permits for the Tibetan side this season. Despite ongoing concerns about overcrowding and safety risks on the mountain, some expedition operators say large numbers of climbers can still be managed safely with proper planning, oxygen supplies and experienced support teams.

Recent images show climbers walking in a long line as they gear up to ascend to the nearly 29,000-foot-high mountain this month.

På onsdagen uppskattas 274 personer ha nått toppen av Mount Everest från den nepalesiska sidan – det högsta antalet någonsin på en och…

The group set a new record for the highest number of ascents recorded in a day | India News