World-famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja among others is feared missing after a massive avalanche hits Broad Peak in Pakistan, CNN reported, citing a statement from the Alpine Club of Pakistan. The Nepal-born high-altitude climber gained global renown in 2019 after scaling all 14 of the world's peaks above 8,000 metres in slightly over six months. In a statement, the Alpine Club confirmed that it "has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that struck a team of climbers on Broad Peak" around noon on Thursday. Rising to an elevation of 8,047 metres, Broad Peak is situated in the Karakoram mountain range.
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