Natural Disaster / Massive Avalanche Hits Kishtwar Valley, Panic Among Residents
·2 months ago·2 min read
Key Points
- A massive avalanche struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, cutting off access routes and sparking panic among residents.
- Authorities mobilised rescue teams immediately; Army and police are on alert. No casualties have been reported so far, but villages remain at risk.
- The avalanche follows a high‑intensity snowstorm in Sonamarg. Heavy snowfall has closed the Jammu‑Srinagar highway, cancelled flights at Srinagar airport, and left hundreds of tourists stranded.
Kishtwar, Jan 29: A massive avalanche struck the remote Warwan valley in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Wednesday, sparking panic among local residents.
The sudden snow slide swept through the mountainous terrain, cutting off access routes and raising concerns about safety in the region.
Authorities confirmed that rescue teams were immediately mobilised to assess the situation and provide assistance. While no casualties have been officially reported so far, officials said the scale of the avalanche has disrupted normal life and posed risks to villages in the valley.
The Warwan valley, known for its rugged landscape and heavy snowfall during winter, has often faced natural disasters such as avalanches and landslides.
Local residents expressed fear as the snow engulfed parts of the valley, forcing many to remain indoors.
District administration and disaster response teams are monitoring the situation closely, with the Army and police also placed on alert. Efforts are underway to clear blocked routes and ensure the safety of people living in vulnerable areas.
This comes a day after a high-intensity snowstorm struck Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg area, engulfing houses and vehicles.
Also read: Maha Dy CM Ajit Pawar's Last Rites To Be Performed Today In Baramati
Most parts of Jammu and Kashmir have been experiencing fresh snowfall in the higher reaches and rainfall in the plains over the past two days.
In Kashmir, the heavy snowfall led to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway and the cancellation of all flights at Srinagar airport, leaving hundreds of tourists stuck in the valley.
The sudden snow slide swept through the mountainous terrain, cutting off access routes and raising concerns about safety in the region.
Authorities confirmed that rescue teams were immediately mobilised to assess the situation and provide assistance. While no casualties have been officially reported so far, officials said the scale of the avalanche has disrupted normal life and posed risks to villages in the valley.
The Warwan valley, known for its rugged landscape and heavy snowfall during winter, has often faced natural disasters such as avalanches and landslides.
Local residents expressed fear as the snow engulfed parts of the valley, forcing many to remain indoors.
District administration and disaster response teams are monitoring the situation closely, with the Army and police also placed on alert. Efforts are underway to clear blocked routes and ensure the safety of people living in vulnerable areas.
This comes a day after a high-intensity snowstorm struck Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg area, engulfing houses and vehicles.
Also read: Maha Dy CM Ajit Pawar's Last Rites To Be Performed Today In Baramati
Most parts of Jammu and Kashmir have been experiencing fresh snowfall in the higher reaches and rainfall in the plains over the past two days.
In Kashmir, the heavy snowfall led to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway and the cancellation of all flights at Srinagar airport, leaving hundreds of tourists stuck in the valley.
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