31/07/2026
Deeply concerning news is coming in from the in , where a massive avalanche struck Broad Peak (8,047 m) on Thursday afternoon around 6,600 meters, right between Camp 2 and Camp 3. All communication has been lost with the 10-member expedition led by world-renowned mountaineer Nirmal "Nims Dai" Purja since the incident occurred.
The missing group includes Nimsdai Purja, five Nepali high-altitude guides, one Pakistani guide (Sohail Sakhi), and three international clients from the , , and . While initial GPS tracking data showed a sudden drop down the mountain face, recent coordinate shifts from Purja's device have provided search teams with a focused target area. Ground rescue teams are currently advancing from Base Camp, and search helicopters have been deployed by the Pakistan Air Force to locate the team. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the climbers, their families, and the rescue crews on the ground.
🔗 Full update: https://nepaltourismhub.com/2026/07/31/broad-peak-avalanche-leaves-nirmal-purja-with-9-climbers-missing-as-search-continues-in-pakistan/
Nepal's celebrated mountaineer Nirmal "Nims Dai" Purja is among 10 climbers reported missing after a massive avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Here's everything confirmed so far.
