India, Aug. 1 -- Rescuers have reportedly found dead bodies of four climbers after 10 went missing in an avalanche at Pakistan's Broad Peak on Friday as harsh weather hampered search and rescue operations.

Of the four dead bodies found, three have been recovered and sent a hospital, officials said, news agency Associated Press reported. Search is on to rescue other missing climbers, including renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja who was leading the group.

The three deceased have been identified as Nepalese climber Pur Bahadur Gurung, Omani climber Nathira Ahmed and American climber Mallory Geis, according to the regional Gilgit-Baltistan government.

Bad weather has been a constant challenge for the rescuers and the same was acknowledged b...