Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Massive Avalanche Hits Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir
A big snowslide happened at a popular place called Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir late on Tuesday night.
The snow covered some buildings, but no one got hurt.
People saw the snowslide on cameras from different places.
Authorities had warned about the possibility of such an event.
The snowfall also caused problems for travel, like closing roads and canceling flights.
Authorities are keeping an eye on the situation and asking people to be careful.
A massive avalanche struck the Sonamarg resort area in Jammu and Kashmir late Tuesday night.
The incident occurred at 10:12 pm in the Ganderbal district, captured on multiple CCTV cameras.
No casualties were reported, but the avalanche engulfed buildings and reduced visibility.
Authorities had issued avalanche warnings and were monitoring the situation closely.
Heavy snowfall disrupted travel, including the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and cancellation of flights.
- Who
- Authorities, emergency teams, residents, and tourists
- What
- A massive avalanche struck the Sonamarg resort area
- When
- 10:12 pm on Tuesday
- Where
- Sonamarg, Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Due to heavy snowfall and ongoing winter conditions
Authorities
Residents
Avalanche Preparedness
Authorities
Authorities had issued warnings and were monitoring the situation closely.
Residents
Residents may feel the warnings were not sufficient or timely.
- Location
- Sonamarg, Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Time of Incident
- 10:12 pm on Tuesday
- Casualties
- None reported
- Evidence
- CCTV footage from multiple angles
- Weather Conditions
- Heavy snowfall and avalanche warnings
- Impact on Travel
- Disruptions due to snowfall, including flight and highway closures
- Emergency Response
- Authorities and emergency teams responded swiftly
- Avalanche Warnings
- Issued for eleven districts, including high-danger alert for Ganderbal
Sources
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