Massive Avalanche Engulfs Sonamarg: Houses, Resort Hit; No Casualties Reported
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Moneycontrol•28-01-2026, 08:35
Massive Avalanche Engulfs Sonamarg: Houses, Resort Hit; No Casualties Reported
- •A massive avalanche struck the Sarbal area of Sonamarg, Ganderbal district, Jammu & Kashmir, on Tuesday night.
- •The avalanche engulfed houses, vehicles, and a tourist resort, as captured in CCTV footage.
- •Despite the significant impact, officials confirmed no casualties or injuries have been reported.
- •Authorities had previously issued a high-danger avalanche warning for the district.
- •Heavy snowfall in J&K also led to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway and cancellation of all flights at Srinagar airport.
Why It Matters: A large avalanche hit Sonamarg, J&K, causing property damage but no loss of life, following heavy snowfall.
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