Avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak leaves 10 climbers missing, 2 dead

On July 31, 2026, an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan, leaving at least 10 climbers missing, including renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, also known as 'Nimsdai'. Two climbers, one from Oman and one from Nepal, were confirmed dead, and search operations have recovered four bodies so far. The group was part of an expedition on the 8,051-meter peak, and rescue efforts are ongoing as the critical phase of the search continues.