Avalanche hits J-K’s Gulmarg

PTI

Srinagar, February 4

An avalanche hit the upper areas of the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday, police said.

No loss of life had been reported yet, they said.

“The avalanche has occurred in Affarwat, Gulmarg, on Saturday morning. So far, there are no reports of any loss of life,” a police official said.

The area has already been notified as a “Red Zone” and is restricted for any movement, he said.

Tourists are advised not to venture into the area, the official said.

On Wednesday, a massive avalanche in the area killed two Polish tourists. 

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