Recovery teams in Pakistan continued a difficult search on foot for the remains of 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on the world’s 12th-highest mountain. The operation moved ahead without air support after poor weather prevented helicopters from flying.

With aircraft unable to reach the area, search crews had to rely on ground efforts in harsh mountain conditions. The bad weather added to the challenges already faced in high-altitude recovery work, where terrain and visibility can quickly slow progress.

Authorities were focused on locating and bringing back the victims as conditions allowed. The latest update underscored how weather can shape rescue and recovery operations in remote mountain regions, especially after a major avalanche.

The incident has drawn attention to the risks climbers face on some of the world’s tallest peaks, where sudden changes in conditions can turn deadly and make recovery efforts far more complicated.