Search and Rescue Continues for Climbers Missing in Broad Peak Avalanche

KATHMANDU. Search and rescue operations for climbers caught in an avalanche on Broad Peak, the world's 12th highest mountain, are continuing for the second day. Six members of a 10-member climbing team are still missing on Broad Peak, which borders China. Among those missing is renowned climber Nirmal Purja, who was born in Nepal.

Local Pakistani climbers are participating in the search and rescue operation as volunteers. Some Nepali climbers who were climbing K2 nearby have also postponed their expeditions to assist in the rescue.