Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:00am on 01 Aug 2026,Saturday India
World-renowned Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja sent a warm voice message saying, “Greetings and Namaste,” from Camp 2 on Pakistan's Broad Peak, just hours before an avalanche struck his expedition. In the message, Purja said he had briefly connected to the internet to check the weather and was preparing for another summit attempt. He remains among the climbers still missing after the deadly avalanche. Rescue teams continue searching despite severe weather, difficult terrain, and avalanche risks. The incident has sparked global concern, with climbers and supporters hoping for positive news as the challenging rescue operation continues. (PC: NDTV)
