Massive avalanche hits upper reaches of Gulmarg ski resort

Feb 01, 2023

SRINAGAR: A massive avalanche hit the upper reaches of Gulmarg skiing resort in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.

"Avalanche hit the Afarwat peak #HapathKhud at famous ski resort in #Gulmarg. Rescue operation has been launched by Baramulla Police along with other agencies. Reports of some skiers being trapped are being corroborated. More details shall follow," a spokesman of the Baramulla district police tweeted.

The officials said four persons two foreign skiers and two guides were reportedly missing.