""This is not something you can fix or move," said Himal Gautam, spokesperson for the Department of Tourism. "It's natural. We can only wait and assess.""
""We are trying to ensure that there are no delays, even drop supplies by a helicopter, so that routes can be prepared on schedule," he said."
""Expect that it will clear in a few days," said icefall doctor Dawa Jangbu Sherpa, regarding the serac's obstruction."
A large serac near Mount Everest's base camp is obstructing the climbing route, impacting the busy spring season. Nepal has issued 410 climbing permits, crucial for its economy. The serac, located above the Khumbu Icefall, poses a risk of collapse and avalanche. Icefall doctors are preparing the route but cannot move the serac. Experts will monitor the situation and devise alternative plans if necessary. A tent village of around 1,000 climbers and support staff has formed at safer altitudes.
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