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Another Avalanche Hits Gulmarg’s Afarwat

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SRINAGAR: Four days after an avalanche killed two Polish nationals, another avalanche hit the Afarwat Peak at famoud ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday.
Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that an avalanche hit the area today morning, however, no casualty has been reported in the incident.
He said the area was already declared as Red Zone and as a precautionary measure teams have been sent to the spot.
“Medical teams have been kept on standby near the avalanche area,” he said.
Notably, on February 01 two Polish Skiers were killed and 19 others were rescued after an avalanches hit the Afarwat peak.

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February 4, 2023
Another avalanche hits Gulmarg’s Afarwat – Kashmir News

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Fresh avalanche in Gulmarg, no reports of any loss so far: Police
Another avalanche hits Gulmarg’s Afarwat
Srinagar, Feb. 4: Couple of days after two polish skiers were killed and 21 people including 19 foreigners were rescued, a fresh avalanche occurred in Affarwat Gulmarg on Saturday morning. So far, police said, there are no reports of any loss.
“Area has already been notified as a Red Zone and is restricted for any movement,” a police spokesperson said in a tweet. “Tourists are once again advised not to venture and cooperate with Police,” he added. Sources told GNS that details are being collected if there was any person at the spot when the avalanche struck the area. Initial details, they said, suggest that there was no one at the spot when the incident happened.
On February 1, a massive avalanche hit the upper reaches of the famous ski resort, leading to the death of two Polish skiers and trapping 21 other people including 19 foreigners and two local guides who were rescued from the slopes that had been declared a “no go zone”. (GNS)

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February 4, 2023
Two Avalanches Hit Gurez

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SRINAGAR: Two avalanches hit Gurez and Tulail tehsils of the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, said, officials.
However, no damage to property or loss of life was reported.
“Two minor avalanches were observed in Gurez and Tulail tehsil today; no damage to property or loss of life occurred,” news agency ANI quoted District Magistrate Bandipora as having said.

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February 4, 2023
2 Polish Skier Die, 19 Foreigners Among 21 Rescued After Avalanche In Gulmarg

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Saddened By Loss Of Lives: LG
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Srinagar, Feb 1 (GNS): Two polish skiers died while 19 other foreigners and two local guides were rescued after a massive avalanche struck near Hapatkhud Kangdori in famed ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday.
“This morning three teams of foreign skiers comprising of 21 Foreign Nationals and two local guides went to Affarwat Gulmarg for skiing. At about 1230 hours a massive avalanche hits Hapatkhud Kangdori and these skiing teams got trapped,” a police spokesman said.
On receiving the information, he said, Baramulla police mobilized joint rescue teams of JKP alongwith Army and tourism department who rushed on the spot and started the rescue operation using all available equipments.
“During the rescue operation, 19 foreign nationals and 2 local guides were safely rescued,” he said, adding, “Unfortunately, two foreign nationals identified as Krzysltof age (43 years) and Adam Grzech age (45 years), both from Poland lost their lives in the avalanche.”
The bodies of both have been recovered and shifted to hospital for medico legal formalities, he said.
Those rescued have been identified as Ekaterina, Maxim, Vladimir, Vasiliy, Engine, Leo, Nikita Mastryukov, Anna Chornyak, residents of Russia and Rafat Kaqmaren, Narcin Wieklux, Eukasz Potaczewck, Tukasz Pasek, Katarzyna Filip, Marcin Raczyk, Barteomie Szkop, Bartosz Domagata, Adrian Anirowsu, Macie Kowalczyk, residents of Poland, a foreign guide Bartos from Poland and two local guides as Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh and Mushtaq Ahmad Mir from Tangmarg.

“Saddened by the loss of lives due to an avalanche in Gulmarg,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said in a tweet. “My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones in this mishap.” (GNS)
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February 1, 2023
Two Tourists Dead, 21 Rescued After Avalanche Hits Afarwat Peak In Gulmarg

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SRINAGAR: Two foreign tourists died while 21 others were rescued after a massive snow avalanche hit Afarwat peak at famous ski-resort in Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday.
Quoting Sub-divisional officer Tangmarg, Javid Ahmad news agency KNO reported that an avalanche struck near Afarwat Peak this afternoon.
He said following the incident a rescue operation was launched, during which twol bodies of a foreign tourists were recovered.
He also said 21 others, who were trapped there, have been rescued, while operation has been closed.
SDPO said the tourists were from Poland and further medical and legal formalities were being conducted.

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February 1, 2023
Avalanche Hits Gulmarg, 2 Persons Die, 4 Others Rescued

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Srinagar : Bodies of two persons have been retrieved from underneath the snow mass, even as four other persons rescued after a massive avalanche occurred at Affarwat peak in famed ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.
They told GNS that soon after receiving information about the incident, a large-scale rescue operation was launched at the site, during which bodies of two persons were retrieved. “Fortunately, we were able to rescue four other persons”, the officials said.
The identity of the deceased is being ascertained, they said. The rescue operation is on to find out if there is any other person trapped, they added.
More details awaited.
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February 1, 2023
Avalanche Hits Gulmarg, 2 Persons Die, 4 Others Rescued

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Srinagar, Feb 1 (GNS): Bodies of two persons have been retrieved from underneath the snow mass, even as four other persons rescued after a massive avalanche occurred at Affarwat peak in famed ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said.
They told GNS that soon after receiving information about the incident, a large-scale rescue operation was launched at the site, during which bodies of two persons were retrieved. “Fortunately, we were able to rescue four other persons”, the officials said.
The identity of the deceased is being ascertained, they said. The rescue operation is on to find out if there is any other person trapped, they added.
More details awaited. (GNS)
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February 1, 2023
Massive Avalanche Hits Afarwat Peak In Gulmarg, Rescue Operation On

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SRINAGAR: A massive snow avalanche hit Afarwat peak at famous ski resort in Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, even as rescue operation has been launched.
Quoting an official the news agency KNO reported that the avalanche struck near Afarwat peak today afternoon.
He said rescue operation has been launched, however, no report of any casualty has been reported yet.
The official said further details will be shared accordingly.

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February 1, 2023
Avalanche Hits Afarwat Peak in Gulmarg; Several Foreign Tourists Believed to Be Trapped

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Srinagar, Feb 1: Several foreign tourists are believed to be trapped in a massive snow avalanche triggered at Afarwat peak in famed ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, sources said.
They told GNS that the avalanche was triggered this afternoon. “Although the things are unclear as of now, it is believed that there are several foreign tourists who might have been swept away by the huge snow mass”, they said adding “If it is the case, casualties can’t even be ruled out”.
Meanwhile, a large-scale rescue operation has been launched at the site.
More details awaited. (GNS)
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February 1, 2023
Avalanche Warning Issued For Ten Districts In JK

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority on Sunday issued avalanche warning for ten districts in upcoming 24 hours, amid prevailing inclement weather conditions.
The authority has warned of possible ‘High Danger Level’ avalanche above 2500 metres above sea-level over Doda, Kishtwar and Poonch districts.
Avalanche with ‘Medium Danger Level’ is likely to occur above 1500 to 2500 metres over Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Kulgam and Ramban, reads the advisory as per GNS.
Avalanche with ‘Low Danger Level’ is likely to occur above 1500 metres over Anantnag district.
“People living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas”, the advisory reads.

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January 30, 2023