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The federal government had actually currently released an avalanche caution in the upper reaches of the Kashmir area after heavy snowfall was experienced over last 3 days. Locations like Gulmarg, Kupwara and Gurez in North Kashmir have actually seen numerous feet of snow. The federal government has actually recommended care
An avalanche struck upper reaches of a ski resort in India’s Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday (Feb 22) eliminating a Russian skier. While 7 others have actually been saved.
The body of the dead skier has actually been recuperated from the Khilan Marg location on Afarwat Peak after it was struck by the avalanche on Thursday afternoon.
‘An avalanche struck Khilan Marg, trapping at least 8 skiers consisting of some foreign skiers. Not long after, an enormous rescue operation was gone for the website, which has up until now led to killing of a skier and rescue of all others. Rescue operation has actually now been aborted as all the caught skiers were reduced securely while one regional skier is stated to be hurt,” stated an authorities.
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The federal government had actually currently released an avalanche caution in the upper reaches of the Kashmir area after heavy snowfall was experienced over last 3 days. Locations like Gulmarg, Kupwara and Gurez in North Kashmir have actually seen numerous feet of snow. The federal government has actually recommended care.
Authorities have actually not launched info about identities of the skiers however sources state that out of 8 skiers in the group, 5 were immigrants.
Authorities likewise stated that all professional athletes due to participate in the 4th Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg are safe.