Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja missing after Broad Peak avalanche
Nepal’s Nirmal Purja, who set a world record in 2019, is among the missing climbers following an avalanche on Broad Peak.
By Europa Express31 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CETUpdated 31 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja missing after Broad Peak avalanche
Strategic Context: Nepal’s Nirmal Purja, who set a world record in 2019, is among the missing climbers following an avalanche on Broad Peak.
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According to Euronews, renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among the missing climbers following an avalanche on Broad Peak. Purja led the expedition of 10 climbers involved in the incident.
In 2019, Purja set a world record by becoming the first person ever to climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks surpassing the 8,000-metre mark in just 189 days.