1. Avalanche hits Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, leading to one fatality and one person missing.
2. Five individuals were rescued from the avalanche, with one receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.
3. Rescue operations ongoing in collaboration with the Army and local authorities.
Gulmarg, Feb 22: An unfortunate incident unfolded in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, as an avalanche struck the area, claiming the life of one foreigner and leaving another missing. Fortunately, five others were rescued, with one being treated at a local hospital.
The District Disaster Management Authority reported that the avalanche occurred around 2 pm on Thursday, trapping three foreigners on the Kongdoori slopes.
Regrettably, one individual lost their life, one sustained injuries, and one is still unaccounted for.
The foreigners had ventured to the ski slopes without the company of residents, making them vulnerable to such natural disasters.
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In response, the Army and a patrolling team from the Jammu and Kashmir administration have launched rescue operations to locate the missing individual and ensure the safety of others.
This incident comes shortly after another avalanche struck a hilly area of Sonamarg on the Srinagar-Leh road, causing disruptions in the flow of water in the Sindh stream.
The recent spell of moderate to heavy snowfall in Kashmir has heightened the risk of avalanches in mountainous regions, emphasizing the importance of exercising caution and adhering to safety protocols in such hazardous conditions.
