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1 dead as massive avalanche hits upper reaches of Gulmarg in J&K


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Gulmarg, Feb 01, 2023: One person was killed, while another sustained serious injuries after a massive avalanche hit Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

 

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According to the details, two more people are believed to be trapped in the avalanche.

Rescue operations are presently underway in the area.

According to the details, the avalanche hit the upper reaches of Gulmarg skiing resort.

On Friday (January 27), an avalanche hit the remote Paddar area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. However, no casualties were reported.

Officials said an avalanche warning had been issued by the administration in various areas of Jammu and Kashmir

The avalanche rolled into a river near a hamlet in Mechail belt, but there was no damage caused as the village was away from area, they said.


Courtesy: India Today