Sonamarg, Jan 28: A massive avalanche swept through the Sonamarg region of Jammu and Kashmir late Tuesday night, causing widespread damage to houses and vehicles.


The terrifying scenes of the snowstorm rushing down the mountainside were captured on CCTV cameras, showing the sheer force of nature as it engulfed everything in its path.


The avalanche struck suddenly around midnight, when most residents were asleep, sending panic across the area. Local authorities confirmed that several homes and vehicles were buried under thick layers of snow. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far, though officials continue to monitor the situation closely.


Sonamarg, a popular tourist destination, had been under a high-intensity avalanche warning due to continuous snowfall across the valley. The warning proved timely, as the slide highlighted the vulnerability of the region to such natural disasters.


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Meanwhile, heavy snowfall across Kashmir has already disrupted daily life, forcing the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and leading to the cancellation of all flights at Srinagar International Airport. Hundreds of tourists remain stranded as authorities work to clear snow and restore connectivity.


The avalanche serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable power of nature and the urgent need for preparedness in high-risk zones.