Ten climbers led by renowned Nepali mountaineer ‘missing’ on Pakistan peak
Summary
Ten climbers, led by Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, are missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. Rescue efforts are underway, but the team has been out of contact since the incident.Key Facts
- The avalanche happened on Broad Peak, the 12th highest mountain in the world, located in the Karakoram range of Pakistan.
- The climbing team includes 10 people from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, China, the United States, and another foreign climber.
- Nirmal Purja, also called Nims Dai, leads the team and is a well-known mountaineer who has set several climbing records.
- The group has not communicated since the avalanche occurred.
- Rescue operations involve helicopters and other resources, but are dependent on weather and safety conditions.
- Purja completed all 14 highest peaks over 8,000 meters in just over six months in 2019, a record at that time.
- In 2021, he was part of the first team to climb K2 in winter.
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