LiveAug 1, 2026, 12:07:35 ISTPakistan avalanche LIVE: A group of 10 climbers, led by Nepal-born Nirmal Purja, went missing at Pakistan's Broad Peak in Karakoram range after an avalanche struck on Thursday.Key Events36 Sec agoDid Nirmal Purja's GPS tracker show ‘movement’?12 Mins agoWhat officials said on missing climbers14 Mins agoWhere is Broad Peak located?15 Mins agoWho is Nirmal Purja, famous mountaineer missing in Karakoram range?16 Mins agoWhat we know about the missing climbers' group17 Mins ago10 climbers go missing after avalanche19 Mins agoRescuers find four bodies, search on for 2 othersPakistan avalanche news: Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja who went missing at Broad Peak after an avalanche struckPakistan avalanche LIVE: Rescuers have reportedly found dead bodies of four climbers after 10 went missing in an avalanche at Pakistan's Broad Peak on Friday as harsh weather hampered search and rescue operations. Of the four dead bodies found, three have been recovered and sent a hospital, officials said, news agency Associated Press reported. Search is on to rescue other missing climbers, including renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja who was leading the group.The three deceased have been identified as Nepalese climber Pur Bahadur Gurung, Omani climber Nathira Ahmed and American climber Mallory Geis, according to the regional Gilgit-Baltistan government. What we know about the missing climbers' group The team of climbers, led by Nepal-born Nirmal Purja, that went missing in northern Pakistan included members from across the world. It comprised five Nepali climbers in addition to the Omani and American climbers, Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi, a Chinese climber identified only as Wang and one other foreign climber, the Alpine Club told AP. China said it was trying to verify whether any of its nationals were among the 10 climbers missing. What officials said on missing climbers The regional Gilgit-Baltistan government identified the three recovered bodies as Nepalese climber Pur Bahadur Gurung, Omani climber Nathira Ahmed and American climber Mallory Geis. It said the bodies had been transported to a hospital. The announcement came hours after officials said search teams had located the remains of four climbers. They did not immediately identify the fourth body that was spotted. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. Bad weather continued to hinder the rescue effort Friday, Gilgit-Baltistan region Chief Minister Amjad Hussain said in a statement. The climbers lost contact with their base camp after an avalanche struck Broad Peak while they were attempting to scale the mountain, said Karrar Haidri, vice president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan. “The team has been out of communication since Thursday,” said Haidri, adding that army helicopters were part of the search-and-rescue operation. The search for the missing climbers continued until Friday evening and would resume Saturday, authorities said. Where is Broad Peak locate, and why is it prone to accidents? At 8,047 meters (26,401 feet), Broad Peak is the world’s 12th-highest mountain and lies in Pakistan’s Karakoram range, home to five of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters. It is among the major attractions for climbers from around the world. However, climate change has made the expeditions more risky, making northern Pakistan more susceptible to avalanches. ...Read MoreThe three deceased have been identified as Nepalese climber Pur Bahadur Gurung, Omani climber Nathira Ahmed and American climber Mallory Geis, according to the regional Gilgit-Baltistan government. What we know about the missing climbers' group The team of climbers, led by Nepal-born Nirmal Purja, that went missing in northern Pakistan included members from across the world. It comprised five Nepali climbers in addition to the Omani and American climbers, Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi, a Chinese climber identified only as Wang and one other foreign climber, the Alpine Club told AP. China said it was trying to verify whether any of its nationals were among the 10 climbers missing. What officials said on missing climbers The regional Gilgit-Baltistan government identified the three recovered bodies as Nepalese climber Pur Bahadur Gurung, Omani climber Nathira Ahmed and American climber Mallory Geis. It said the bodies had been transported to a hospital. The announcement came hours after officials said search teams had located the remains of four climbers. They did not immediately identify the fourth body that was spotted. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. Bad weather continued to hinder the rescue effort Friday, Gilgit-Baltistan region Chief Minister Amjad Hussain said in a statement. The climbers lost contact with their base camp after an avalanche struck Broad Peak while they were attempting to scale the mountain, said Karrar Haidri, vice president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan. “The team has been out of communication since Thursday,” said Haidri, adding that army helicopters were part of the search-and-rescue operation. The search for the missing climbers continued until Friday evening and would resume Saturday, authorities said. Where is Broad Peak locate, and why is it prone to accidents? At 8,047 meters (26,401 feet), Broad Peak is the world’s 12th-highest mountain and lies in Pakistan’s Karakoram range, home to five of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters. It is among the major attractions for climbers from around the world. However, climate change has made the expeditions more risky, making northern Pakistan more susceptible to avalanches. Follow all the updates here:Aug 1, 2026, 12:07:35 ISTPakistan avalanche LIVE: Everest Chronicle reported that Purja's GPS showed slight movement. However, they were quick to temper hopes saying it ‘might be a glitch’. The publication further reported “Tracking data accessed by Everest Chronicle shows that Nimsdai reached an altitude of 6,659m at 9:38 a.m. local time on Thursday. The tracker then recorded a rapid descent of about 800 meters to 5,891 meters at 10:18 a.m., consistent with the reported avalanche.”Read full report hereAug 1, 2026, 11:55:43 ISTPakistan avalanche LIVE: The regional Gilgit-Baltistan government identified the three recovered bodies as Nepalese climber Pur Bahadur Gurung, Omani climber Nathira Ahmed and American climber Mallory Geis. It said the bodies had been transported to a hospital.The announcement came hours after officials said search teams had located the remains of four climbers. They did not immediately identify the fourth body that was spotted. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.Bad weather continued to hinder the rescue effort Friday, Gilgit-Baltistan region Chief Minister Amjad Hussain said in a statement.The climbers lost contact with their base camp after an avalanche struck Broad Peak while they were attempting to scale the mountain, said Karrar Haidri, vice president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan.“The team has been out of communication since Thursday,” said Haidri, adding that army helicopters were part of the search-and-rescue operation.The search for the missing climbers continued until Friday evening and would resume Saturday, authorities said.via APAug 1, 2026, 11:53:39 ISTPakistan avalanche LIVE: At 8,047 meters (26,401 feet), Broad Peak is the world’s 12th-highest mountain and lies in Pakistan’s Karakoram range, home to five of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters. It is among the major attractions for climbers from around the world.However, climate change has made the expeditions more risky, making northern Pakistan more susceptible to avalanches.Aug 1, 2026, 11:52:55 ISTPakistan avalanche LIVE: Nirmal Purja, 43, is a Nepal-born former soldier in the British army widely known as Nims Dai. He climbed the world’s 14 highest peaks in a record 189 days in 2019, an achievement featured in the Netflix documentary, “14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible.” His record was surpassed in 2023.Aug 1, 2026, 11:51:47 ISTPakistan avalanche LIVE: The team of climbers, led by Nepal-born Nirmal Purja, that went missing in northern Pakistan included members from across the world. It comprised five Nepali climbers in addition to the Omani and American climbers, Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi, a Chinese climber identified only as Wang and one other foreign climber, the Alpine Club told AP.China said it was trying to verify whether any of its nationals were among the 10 climbers missing.Aug 1, 2026, 11:50:44 ISTPakistan avalanche LIVE: A group of 10 climbers from across the world went missing at Pakistan's Broad Peak after an avalanche struck on Thursday. Rescuers have so far found four dead bodies, while hunt is on to find the remaining missing climbers.Aug 1, 2026, 11:48:46 ISTPakistan avalanche LIVE: Rescuers have reportedly found dead bodies of four climbers after 10 went missing in an avalanche at Pakistan's Broad Peak on Friday as harsh weather hampered search and rescue operations.Home World news Pakistan avalanche LIVE: Search on to find Nirmal Purja, other missing climbers at Broad Peak