Why did Nepal introduce new regulations prohibiting climbing Mount Everest alone?

It is reported that a few days ago, the Nepalese government introduced new regulations on the grounds of safety, prohibiting climbing Mount Everest alone.

According to the report, on February 28th, 65438+ local time, the Nepalese government revised the mountaineering management measures, forbidding to climb Mount Everest alone, and forbidding amputees and blind climbers to challenge the world's highest peak. The BBC reported that people with amputated legs and blindness can still be allowed to climb Mount Everest if they have valid medical certificates.

It is reported that in April of 20 17, Yuli Staerck, a senior Swiss mountaineer, was killed while climbing Mount Nuz near Mount Everest. In 2006, New Zealander mark Inglis became the first amputee to conquer Mount Everest. In 200 1 year, American Eric Weinmeyer became the first blind man to climb Mount Everest.

Nepal's Tourism Minister Newpane explained that the new regulations are aimed at protecting the personal safety of climbers and reducing the mortality rate.

I hope everyone can pay attention to their own safety while challenging the limits!