Avalanche hits Srinagar-Leh national highway

Efforts on to clear snow debris, say officials

PTI

Srinagar, Updated At : 10:18 PM Apr 25, 2026 IST

The avalanche hit a few vehicles at Shaitan Nallah near Zojila Pass along the Srinagar-Leh highway. File

An avalanche hit the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said, adding that no loss of life has been reported so far.

An avalanche hit a few vehicles at Shaitan Nallah at Zojila Pass along the Srinagar-Leh highway, officials added.

They noted that while there were no reports of any loss of life so far, a rescue operation has been launched.

Efforts were also on to clear the snow debris, the officials added.

Avalanche hits Srinagar-Leh national highway

Efforts on to clear snow debris, say officials

PTI

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