Srinagar, Jan 28 || A massive snow avalanche struck the Sonamarg tourist resort in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, but there was no loss of life, said the officials on Wednesday.
Officials said the avalanche hit the Sarbal area of Sonamarg around 10.30 p.m. on Tuesday.
“The avalanche entered some houses and hotels in addition to hitting some parked vehicles in the area. No loss of life has occurred due to the avalanche,” officials said.
Sonamarg and other higher areas of Ganderbal district are avalanche-prone, and the authorities have been issuing timely warnings for people living in such vulnerable areas not to move around during snowfall and after it.
Around 4 feet of snow has accumulated on the ground in Sonamarg during the last four days. The weather office has forecast dry, cloudy weather from Wednesday onwards with light rain and snow at some isolated places.
Due to continuing snowfall, all flights at the Srinagar International Airport were cancelled.