Broad Peak Avalanche 2026
Broad Peak avalanche leaves climbers missing, Nepali rescue underway
What happened
A deadly avalanche struck Pakistan's Broad Peak, leaving at least 10 climbers—including several Nepalis led by Nirmal Purja—missing or dead, and sparking an ongoing multi-national search and rescue effort coordinated between Nepal and Pakistan.
Timeline
Bodies Spotted but Unreachable
Aug 02, 06:22Rescue teams on Broad Peak have identified bodies using drones but are unable to reach some due to dangerous avalanche-prone conditions, as operations continue to recover the missing climbers.
Generational Loss of Nepali Climbers
Aug 02, 01:59The Broad Peak avalanche resulted in the deaths of six elite Nepali climbers, including Nirmal Purja and other highly accomplished guides, marking a significant loss for Nepal's mountaineering community and adventure tourism industry.
Six Nepali Climbers Confirmed Dead
Aug 01, 14:28Six Nepali climbers including Nirmal Purja, Purbahadur Gurung, Nima Sherpa, Kili Pemba Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa, and Nawang Thindu Sherpa were confirmed dead in the Broad Peak avalanche.
Nirmal Purja Confirmed Dead
Aug 01, 11:28World-famous Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and fellow expedition members including Pur Bahadur Gurung and Nima Sherpa died in the Broad Peak avalanche, confirmed by Elite Exped.
GPS Tracks Team Movement After Avalanche
Jul 31, 17:28GPS tracking showed movement of Nirmal Purja's team until 6:30 AM following the avalanche, offering hope for survivors; Nepali expert rescue team en route and Pakistan mobilizes helicopters.
Nirmal Purja's Team Missing With Four Dead
Jul 31, 17:27Nirmal Purja's 10-member international team remains missing after the avalanche on Broad Peak; four bodies recovered include two Nepali climbers.
Drones Locate Additional Climbers
Jul 31, 17:15Rescue teams using drones located six additional climbers over 30 hours after the avalanche, bringing the total number of found or sighted climbers to nine.
Four Bodies Confirmed, Six Missing
Jul 31, 14:09Four bodies have been recovered including Nepali and Omani climbers, while six climbers including Nirmal Purja remain missing as search continues amid challenging conditions.
Nepal Coordinates with Pakistan
Jul 31, 10:08Nepal is coordinating with Pakistani authorities and mountaineering organizations to assist ongoing search and rescue efforts after the Broad Peak avalanche.
Four Bodies Recovered
Jul 31, 05:40Four bodies were recovered from the avalanche site on Broad Peak, while rescue operations with helicopters and ground teams continue despite difficult mountain conditions.
Pakistani Army Deploys Helicopters
Jul 31, 05:27Pakistani army deployed two rescue helicopters for search and rescue operations to locate the 10 climbers missing after the Broad Peak avalanche.
Ten Climbers Feared Missing
Jul 31, 05:05The 10-member climbing team led by Nirmal Purja, including five Nepali climbers and members from several countries, went missing after the Broad Peak avalanche with no communication since.
Nepal Urges Diplomatic Rescue Efforts
Jul 31, 04:51Expedition Operators' Association Nepal called on the government to intensify diplomatic coordination and rescue efforts for the missing Nepali climbers on Broad Peak.
Avalanche Strikes Broad Peak
Jul 31, 01:25A massive avalanche hit Pakistan's Broad Peak during a summit push, leaving 10 climbers missing, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, amid an international expedition.
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