Disaster● LowAug 2 · Aug 2, 2026, 2:30 AM
Mountaineering Legend Nirmal Purja Dies in Broad Peak Avalanche in Gilgit Baltistan
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from dailypioneer.com · India
A mountaineering legend has died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Gilgit Baltistan. This event marks the passing of a prominent figure in the climbing community.
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