A massive clean-up effort by the Nepalese Army has yielded over 11 tons (11,000 kg) of garbage removed from the country's iconic Himalayan peaks. Nepal's majestic mountains, including Mount Everest, the world's highest, attract thousands of climbers each year. Unfortunately, this surge in tourism also leads to a significant amount of littering. The 55-day clean-up operation focused on Mount Everest, along with Nopatse and Lhotse, other Himalayan giants. In addition to the staggering amount of trash, the Army recovered four bodies and a human skeleton. Authorities estimate a daunting task remains, with over 50 tons of waste and more than 200 bodies believed to be scattered across Mount Everest alone. This clean-up effort highlights the growing challenge of waste management on Mount Everest, often referred to as the "highest garbage dump in the world." The Nepalese Army's initiative in 2019 marked the beginning of a continuous effort to combat this environmental concern.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan