Kashmir

*Caught on CCTV: Swoosh of snow sweeps Sonamarg after avalanche, no causalities*

Ganderbal, Jan 28 : A massive swoosh of snow swept across Sonamarg after an avalanche hit near the Sarbal area of central Kashmirโ€™s Ganderbal district on Tuesday late evening. No loss of life or damage has been reported in the incident, officials said.

An official told the news agencyโ€”Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the avalanche that was caught on a CCTV hit near the truck yard in Sonamarg around 10:13 pm.

He said that the avalanche was triggered by heavy snowfall in the area since late Monday evening. โ€œNo loss of life or damage has been reported in the incident so far,โ€ he added.

Several videos, captured on CCTVs in the nearby hotels, went viral on social media in which a swoosh of snow swept across some structures in the area.

Officials said that the authorities concerned are monitoring the situation, while teams have been deputed to the area. โ€œThe blowing snow triggered by the avalanche swept across several houses and structures in the nearby village,โ€ they added.

Confirming the incident, a senior official said that an avalanche struck the Sonamarg area, but no casualties or property damage were reported. โ€œAuthorities are monitoring the situation and have advised residents to exercise caution in avalanche-prone zones,โ€ he saidโ€”(KNO)

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