SRINAGAR: An avalanche hit the higher reaches of a Ski Resort In Gulmarg ensuing within the dying of 1 skier and one other going lacking after the incident. In accordance with stories, all different skiers, together with some foreigners, have been rescued alive. A gaggle of eight skiers, together with some foreigners, got here below an avalanche earlier this afternoon, in accordance with stories. The avalanche hit the Khilan Marg space on Afarwat Peak within the well-known ski vacation spot Gulmarg on Thursday afternoon.
Jammu & Kashmir | Round 1400 hours at the moment, an avalanche was recorded in Gulmarg, trapping three foreigners. Tragically, one amongst them is lifeless, one injured, and one nonetheless stays lacking: DDMA Baramulla https://t.co/GvDnEbeWlO
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The lifeless physique of a skier has been recovered from the operation web site. Through the rescue operation, seven skiers have been rescued safely from the location. One native skier is claimed to be injured when the avalanche hit the realm.
”An avalanche hit Khilan Marg, trapping at the least eight skiers together with some overseas skiers as effectively. Quickly after that, an enormous rescue operation was launched on the web site, which has to date resulted within the killing of a skier and the rescue of all others. A rescue operation has now been referred to as off as all of the trapped skiers have been introduced down safely whereas one native skier is claimed to be injured,” mentioned an official.
Importantly, the federal government had already issued an avalanche warning within the higher reaches of the Kashmir area after heavy snowfall was witnessed within the final three days.
A number of toes of snow have accrued in areas like Gulmarg, Kupwara and Gurez in North Kashmir. The catastrophe administration company has already suggested individuals in these areas to watch out.
Avalanche Warning Issued
-Low Hazard Stage is prone to happen above 2200 meters over the Anantnag & Kulgam districts within the subsequent 24 hours.
-Avalanche with a Medium Hazard Stage is prone to happen above 2400 meters over Bandipora & Baramulla districts within the subsequent 24 hours.
-Additional, an avalanche with a Excessive Hazard Stage is prone to happen above 2000 meters over the Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Kupwara and Ganderbal districts within the subsequent 24 hours.
-Folks dwelling in these areas are suggested to take precautions and keep away from venturing into the avalanche-prone areas. Dial 112 for assist.
Whereas the authorities are but to present out particulars concerning the identities of the skiers. Sources say that the group of eight skiers included overseas nationals.
