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Measurement of Mt Everest height completes, data being processed

KATHMANDU, May 12: Measurement of the height of Mount Everest, that began two years ago, has completed. According to...
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KATHMANDU, May 12: Measurement of the height of Mount Everest that began two years ago has completed. According to the Department of Survey, the task of data processing is underway and is already in the final stage. 


The department planned to unveil the height of Everest organizing an international seminar. “However, it is not possible due to the lockdown enforced to fight COVID-19,” said Damodar Dhakal, information officer for the department. 


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The department is now preparing to announce the new findings in a few months. “We have completed all the fieldwork. Data processing is underway,” Dhakal added. 


Earlier in December 2017, the department had also received suggestions from the experts through an international seminar in which representatives from various countries including China, India, the USA, Bangladesh, New Zealand and the UK had participated.


Meanwhile, it has been reported that northern neighbor China had started measuring Everest from the northern slopes. The department, however, has not been informed about it yet. 


At present, 8848 meters is considered the height of the world’s tallest peak. This was done in 1954 by a foreign company. This time, Nepal has mobilized its own resources and technology. 

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