Two avalanches hit Kashmir; no loss of life reported

An avalanche occurred on Chowkibal-Tangdhar Road in north Kashmir's Kupwara district around 11:45 am, they said.

Published: 28th February 2021 07:44 PM  |   Last Updated: 28th February 2021 07:44 PM   |  A+A-

A file photo of an avalanche used for representational purpose only.

A file photo of an avalanche used for representational purpose only. (Photo | PTI)

By PTI

SRINAGAR: Two avalanches hit Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara and Ganderbal districts on Sunday but there was no loss of life, officials said.

An avalanche occurred on Chowkibal-Tangdhar Road in north Kashmir's Kupwara district around 11:45 am, they said.

The officials said another avalanche occurred near Army Convoy Ground in Sonamarg in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district in the afternoon.

However, there was no loss of life in both the incidents, they said.


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