A massive snow avalanche hit near HapathKhud at Afarwat peak in the famous ski resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday.
Sources said that the two-three foreign skiers have been trapped in the avalanche.
“One body recovered, another seriously injured, as massive snow avalanche hits Gulmarg Phase 2 Affarwat Hills,” Kashmir Weather, an independent weather forecaster, reported.
One body recovered, another seriously injured, as massive snow avalanche hits Gulmarg Phase 2 Affarwat Hills.
2 more are believed to be trapped.
All are said to be foreigners.More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/7RJNiUkmiZ
— Kashmir Weather (@Kashmir_Weather) February 1, 2023
Adding “2 more are believed to be trapped. All are said to be foreigners.”
However, Baramulla Police in a tweet said “Avalanche hit the Afarwat peak HapathKhud at famous ski resort in Gulmarg.”
Adding, “Rescue operation has been launched by Baramulla Police alongwith other agencies.”
“Reports of some skiers being trapped are being corroborated. More details shall follow.”