An avalanche struck the Sonamarg tourist area in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district around 10.12 pm on Tuesday, with CCTV visuals showing heavy snow sweeping through the region. Officials confirmed no casualties were reported, crediting timely warnings and precautionary measures. The incident comes amid continuous snowfall across the Valley, which has raised avalanche risks.
An avalanche struck the Sonamarg tourist area in Jammu and Kashmir late on Tuesday night, with CCTV cameras capturing the dramatic moment heavy snow swept through the region and covered nearby structures. Officials confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident.
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According to authorities, the avalanche occurred at around 10.12 pm in Sonamarg, located in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. The visuals show a sudden surge of snow cascading down the slope and engulfing parts of the area within seconds, underlining the intensity of the event.
No Casualties Reported Due To Avalanche
Despite the scale of the avalanche seen in the footage, officials said timely precautionary measures helped prevent any loss of life. Warnings had been issued a day earlier, alerting residents and tourists about the possibility of high-risk avalanches in the district amid continuous snowfall.
Sonamarg, along with several other parts of the Kashmir Valley, has been witnessing moderate to heavy snowfall over the past 24 hours, increasing the likelihood of avalanches. Tourist destinations such as Gulmarg and Pahalgam have also received heavy snow, transforming the region into a winter landscape while triggering widespread disruption.
Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Due To Heavy Snowfall
The snowfall severely affected connectivity across the Valley. The Jammu–Srinagar national highway was closed due to snow accumulation along the Qazigund–Banihal stretch, with traffic suspended as clearance operations continued.
