‘Unable to save them’: Two Indian mountaineers die during Everest descent (Image credit: ANI) Two Indian mountaineers died while descending Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit, officials in Nepal confirmed to PTI on Friday.The climbers have been identified as Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are.“They reportedly became exhausted during the descent and could not be rescued despite efforts by their guides, ” said Rishi Bhandari, secretary general of the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal.As cited by PTI, Bhandari said that Are summited Everest on Wednesday, while Tiwari reached the peak on Thursday at around 5:30 pm.“The guides worked really hard, but they were unable to save them,” he said.Are, who was among 274 climbers who scaled the 8,848.86-metre peak on Wednesday, marking the highest number of Everest summits recorded in a single day, died on Thursday, while the exact time of Tiwari’s death remains unclear.The other Indian climbers who summited that day were Tulasi Reddi Palpunoori and Ajay Pal Singh Dhaliwal.What causes exhaustion among mountaineers While further details about the deaths are awaited, it is important to understand the factors causing exhaustion for climbers.At extreme altitudes, every step requires enormous physical effort as the body struggles with oxygen levels. The brain and muscles gradually receive less oxygen, which can lead to fatigue, slower decision-making and physical weakness.While descending, climbers already get severely drained. Most of them battle dehydration, freezing temperatures, frostbite risks and rapidly changing weather conditions.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPunjab Police Bust Suspected Spy Network; CCTV Camera Allegedly Used To Monitor Army MovementDelhi Government Issues Strict Bakrid Guidelines, Warns Of Criminal Action Over ViolationsVenezuela Overtakes Saudi Arabia As India’s Third-Largest Oil Supplier Amid Global Energy TurmoilMarco Rubio Calls India “Great Ally”, Says US Ready To Sell Massive Energy Supply To New DelhiBhojshala Dispute Reaches Supreme Court As Muslim Side Challenges MP High Court Temple VerdictFIR Filed Against Parambrata Chattopadhyay & Swastika Mukherjee Over 2021 Social Media PostsFIR Filed Against Parambrata Chattopadhyay & Swastika Mukherjee Over 2021 Social Media Posts“Viksit Bharat 2047 Is Our Commitment”: PM Modi Pushes Faster Governance At Key Ministers’ MeetCBI Frees UP Man In Suvendu Adhikari PA Murder Case; Raj Singh Alleges Torture, Encounter ThreatCalcutta High Court Junks Pleas On West Bengal Cattle Slaughter Rules Ahead Of Bakr Eid123PhotostoriesFrom Flamingos to Siberian Cranes: 6 stunning birds that migrate to IndiaFrom large balconies with a private pool to a massive living room: Inside Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash’s opulent Dubai house6 ancient temple towns in India that feel frozen in timeFinally! Karan Kundrra proposes to Tejasswi Prakash after 5 years of dating: 5 relationship lessons to borrow from ‘TejRan’Imli for hair fall reduction: How to combat hair loss with Tamarind40°C heat and your body: The kidneys, heart and other organs that suffer the most (and how to stay safe)7 snake-rich states in India and what every wildlife traveller should know about them”They temporarily close down the mess because of me.” Sundar Pichai on being popular for a day in collegeSuccess quote of the day by Albert Einstein: “Try not to become a man of success, but…”Gigi Hadid’s New York apartment is all about a millennial’s rustic and boho in modernity: 5 artsy inspirations to steal123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveIPL Schedule 2026Vinesh PhogatUP HeatwaveHardoi fireNID DAT counselling 2026TN Ministers ListTop TrendingTN Finance Minister Marie WilsonNID DAT counsellingChristiano RonaldoPM ModiHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana
Two Indian mountaineers died while descending Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit, officials in Nepal confirmed to PTI on Friday.The climbers have been identified as Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are.“They reportedly became exhausted during the descent and could not be rescued despite efforts by their guides, ” said Rishi Bhandari, secretary general of the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal.As cited by PTI, Bhandari said that Are summited Everest on Wednesday, while Tiwari reached the peak on Thursday at around 5:30 pm.“The guides worked really hard, but they were unable to save them,” he said.Are, who was among 274 climbers who scaled the 8,848.86-metre peak on Wednesday, marking the highest number of Everest summits recorded in a single day, died on Thursday, while the exact time of Tiwari’s death remains unclear.The other Indian climbers who summited that day were Tulasi Reddi Palpunoori and Ajay Pal Singh Dhaliwal.What causes exhaustion among mountaineers While further details about the deaths are awaited, it is important to understand the factors causing exhaustion for climbers.At extreme altitudes, every step requires enormous physical effort as the body struggles with oxygen levels. The brain and muscles gradually receive less oxygen, which can lead to fatigue, slower decision-making and physical weakness.While descending, climbers already get severely drained. Most of them battle dehydration, freezing temperatures, frostbite risks and rapidly changing weather conditions.