A record number of climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest on Wednesday, marking the highest single-day ascent ever recorded from the Nepali side of the world’s tallest peak. Officials said around 274 climbers, including Sherpa guides, successfully made it to the top. The figure surpasses the previous record of 223 summits set in 2019, highlighting a growing surge in Everest expeditions during peak climbing seasons. However, experts have long warned that heavy traffic near the summit can create dangerous bottlenecks in the 'death zone,' where oxygen levels are too low to sustain human life. Nepal has introduced tighter regulations and higher permit fees in response, issuing nearly 500 permits this season. #nepal #everest #news