Avalanche

Drass: Three drivers trapped after a snow avalanche struck Zojila Pass along the Srinagar–Leh highway have been rescued safely, while damaged vehicles have been retrieved and placed back on the road, officials said on Sunday. The rescue…

Zojila: The death toll in the Zojila avalanche has risen to seven after rescue teams recovered two more bodies during predawn hours on Saturday, officials said. The fresh recoveries come a day after an avalanche struck the Zojila axis,…

Zojila: At least five people were killed in a snow avalanche between Zero Point and India Gate along the Zojila axis on Friday, with rescue teams continuing efforts to retrieve more bodies from under the snow, officials said. The…

Ladakh: Three soldiers of the Mahar Regiment were killed after an avalanche hit their base camp at the Siachen glacier in Ladakh on Tuesday, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the soldiers were…

Gurez: In view of heavy snowfall, avalanche threats, the authorities have ordered the closure of all the schools in Gurez Subdivision until March 15, 2025, to ensure the safety of students and staff. According to an order, issued by SDM…

Srinagar: An avalanche occurred in Sarbal area of Sonamarg, located in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.The powerful avalanche, which sent snow and debris cascading down the slopes, drew the attention of local residents…

Tangmarg: Police on Saturday said that heavy snowfall triggered snow-slides and avalanches above Phase 1 in Gulmarg. However, officials confirmed that there has been no loss of life or property, and no one has been reported missing. …

Baramulla: Ski resort Gulmarg, Tuesday witnessed a controlled avalanche as part of routine winter safety protocols. The Assistant Director of Tourism, Gulmarg, informed that controlled blasting was carried out at Afarwat to prepare…

Srinagar: A significant avalanche struck the Hung area of Sonamarg in Ganderbal district on Friday afternoon, as confirmed by police officials. Fortunately, there were no reports of casualties or property damage resulting from the…

Srinagar: A skier has been killed and seven others rescued safely after an avalanche hit Affarwat peak in famous ski-destination Gulmarg on Thursday afternoon. An official told that a wide-scale rescue operation was launched after a…