Snow clearance operation underway in Gulmarg's avalanche-hit area

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Published on Feb 23, 2024 02:37 pm IST

One person was killed after a massive avalanche hit the Kongadari slopes of Gulmarg on Thursday, as per officials.

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A snow clearance operation is underway at Mughal Road after an avalanche hits Gulmarg ski resort in Jammu and Kashmir, trapping three foreigners under snow, officials said on Thursday. (ANI)

Published on Feb 23, 2024 02:37 pm IST

A snow clearance operation is underway at Mughal Road after an avalanche hits Gulmarg ski resort in Jammu and Kashmir, trapping three foreigners under snow, officials said on Thursday. (ANI)

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Earlier, the Indian Army rescued seven Russian nationals including a local guide while one died, as per officials. (ANI)

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Earlier, the Indian Army rescued seven Russian nationals including a local guide while one died, as per officials. (ANI)

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Indian Army in a statement said that the incident, which occurred on the slopes of Apharwat in the general area of Kongadari, Gulmarg, at approximately 1 PM involved a group of foreigners from Russia. (ANI)

Published on Feb 23, 2024 02:37 pm IST

Indian Army in a statement said that the incident, which occurred on the slopes of Apharwat in the general area of Kongadari, Gulmarg, at approximately 1 PM involved a group of foreigners from Russia. (ANI)

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The deceased had been identified as Anton (50), from Russia. "A total of 8 individuals including a local guide, were caught in the avalanche," officials said. (PTI)

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The deceased had been identified as Anton (50), from Russia. "A total of 8 individuals including a local guide, were caught in the avalanche," officials said. (PTI)

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The DDMA informed further that the avalanche was recorded around 2 pm. (PTI)

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The DDMA informed further that the avalanche was recorded around 2 pm. (PTI)

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"Around 2 pm, an avalanche was recorded in Gulmarg, trapping three foreigners. Tragically, one among them is dead, one injured, and another remains missing," the DDMA, Baramulla, informed through an official statement. (PTI)

Published on Feb 23, 2024 02:37 pm IST

"Around 2 pm, an avalanche was recorded in Gulmarg, trapping three foreigners. Tragically, one among them is dead, one injured, and another remains missing," the DDMA, Baramulla, informed through an official statement. (PTI)

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On January 19, the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority (JK DMA) issued a high-danger level avalanche warning for the Kupwara and Ganderbal districts of Jammu and Kashmir, effective for the next 24 hours. (PTI)

Published on Feb 23, 2024 02:37 pm IST

On January 19, the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority (JK DMA) issued a high-danger level avalanche warning for the Kupwara and Ganderbal districts of Jammu and Kashmir, effective for the next 24 hours. (PTI)

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The JK DMA also issued a medium-danger level avalanche warning for the Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Bandipore, and Baramulla districts. (AP)

Published on Feb 23, 2024 02:37 pm IST

The JK DMA also issued a medium-danger level avalanche warning for the Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Bandipore, and Baramulla districts. (AP)

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