Ten climbers, including the well-known mountaineer Nirmal Purja, are feared missing following an avalanche in Pakistan, the BBC has reported.
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Key facts
- Ten climbers are feared missing after an avalanche in Pakistan.
- Nirmal Purja is among those feared missing.
- The group is said to include an American, a Chinese national and an Omani.
- Five Nepalis are also reported to be part of the group.
- The report was published by the BBC.
Ten climbers, including the renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, are feared missing after an avalanche in Pakistan, according to the BBC.
The group feared missing is said to include an American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis, the BBC reported.
Nirmal Purja is one of the most prominent figures among those in the group now feared missing following the avalanche.
At this stage, the available information centres on the reported composition of the group and the fact that its members are feared missing. Further details about the circumstances of the avalanche were not provided in the source.
The BBC’s report focuses on the nationalities of those involved, underscoring the international makeup of the climbing party caught up in the incident in Pakistan.
Why it matters
High-altitude climbing in Pakistan's mountain ranges attracts elite mountaineers from around the world, and incidents like avalanches can have life-threatening consequences. The reported involvement of a well-known climber such as Nirmal Purja draws wider attention to the risks faced by international expeditions.
Frequently asked questions
Who is feared missing after the avalanche?
According to the BBC, 10 climbers are feared missing, including the mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
What nationalities are among the missing group?
The BBC reports the group is said to include an American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis.
Where did the avalanche happen?
The BBC reports the group is feared missing in Pakistan.
Timeline
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- What we know about the Pakistan avalanche and missing climbers
BBC World: Three bodies have been recovered so far, with the search continuing for the remaining seven.
- World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 11 struck by avalanche on Pakistan mountain
The Guardian World: Rescuers say four bodies found in search for team caught in Broad Peak avalanche, after trackers showed rapid descent The world-renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja – a former British special forces member – is among 11 climbers caught in a deadly avalanche on Pakistan’s Broa
- World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 10 struck by avalanche on Pakistan mountain
The Guardian World: Rescuers say four bodies found in search for team caught in Broad Peak avalanche, after trackers showed rapid descent The world-renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja – a former British Special Forces member – is among 10 climbers caught in a deadly avalanche on Pakistan’s Broa
- Renowned climber among 10 missing after avalanche
Sky News: A renowned climber who served in the British military for 16 years is among 10 people missing after an avalanche struck one of the world's highest mountains.
- Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche
BBC World: An American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis are said to be part of the group feared missing in Pakistan.