The Cabinet of Ministers of Nepal complains that in 2017 the number of mountain climbers and climbers has increased significantly, which in their attempts to conquer the highest point of the world, simply remain in the Himalayas enveloped in permafrost. Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of the country Maheshvor Neupane claims that the authorities are trying to protect themselves from careless expeditions themselves extremists and tourists.
Reduce mortality is planned through the creation of a special department for the control of mountaineering expeditions. Only this year more than 35 people disappeared in the Himalayas, this is without taking into account unregistered expeditions.
As reported in "URA-Inform", Everest became lower as a result of the earthquake. The Government of India plans to measure.