Avalanche
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Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja aka Nimsdai dies in avalanche on PoK peak; know who was he
World | Aug 01, 2026, 05:29 PM ISTNirmal "Nimsdai" Purja died after an avalanche struck his expedition on Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain, on Friday. Purja and five other climbers were reported missing after the avalanche hit the mountain's standard West Ridge route at an altitude of around 21,600 to 21,850 feet.
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World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 10 feared missing as avalanche hits Pakistan's Broad Peak
World | Jul 31, 2026, 10:16 AM ISTIn a statement, the Alpine Club confirmed that it "has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that struck a team of climbers on Broad Peak" around noon on Thursday. Rising to an elevation of 8,047 metres, Broad Peak is situated in the Karakoram mountain range.
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Seven killed, several injured after avalanche buries vehicles at Zojila Pass in Ladakh | VIDEO
India | Mar 27, 2026, 08:44 PM ISTSeveral vehicles were buried under a thick layer of snow on the Zojila Pass after an avalanche occurred in the Union territory of Ladakh, leaving seven people dead.
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Massive avalanche hits J-K's Sonamarg tourist resort; video captures dramatic moment | Watch
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 28, 2026, 08:19 AM ISTCCTV footage captured the moment an avalanche struck the Sonamarg area, highlighting the intensity of ongoing harsh weather conditions. Sonamarg and most other parts of the valley received moderate to heavy snowfall over the last 24 hours.
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Avalanche hits Badrinath, locals say section of Kuber Bhandar glacier came down with loud noise
India | Oct 17, 2025, 06:47 PM ISTLocals reported that a section of the Kuber Bhandar glacier came down with a loud noise. They said that the sound and the sight of the glacier flowing thrilled the devotees present there.
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Multiple skiers trapped in Alaska avalanche near Anchorage, rescue efforts underway
World | Mar 05, 2025, 11:30 PM ISTA massive avalanche near Girdwood, Alaska, has trapped multiple skiers. Authorities are attempting a rescue operation in the remote backcountry.
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Avalanche hits Kashmir's Sonamarg, horrific incident at tourist site caught on camera
Jammu and Kashmir | Mar 05, 2025, 03:41 PM ISTThe avalanche in Sonamarg was caught on camera. The visuals show a massive part of the white mountain falling and snowballing into an avalanche.
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Badrinath avalanche: List of major natural disasters that sent shock waves across Uttarakhand
India | Mar 03, 2025, 02:19 PM ISTBadrinath avalanche: The avalanche hit the BRO camp between Mana and Badrinath on February 28, burying 54 workers inside eight containers and a shed.
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Uttarakhand avalanche: Last worker's body found, death count rises to 8; rescue operation ends
India | Mar 03, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTThe three-day-long high-risk rescue operation at Mana, Chamoli, led by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in coordination with the Indian Army and NDRF, ends today.
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Chamoli Avalanche: Two more bodies recovered, death count at six; efforts on to rescue two workers
India | Mar 02, 2025, 12:49 PM ISTFive BRO workers are still trapped in the avalanche that hit Chamoli's Mana village on Friday. The SDRF has flown to Joshimath with a Victim Locating and Thermal Image Camera to intensify the rescue operation.
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Chamoli Avalanche: 33 Rescued, 22 Still Missing as Rescue Operations Continue Amid Inclement Weather
News | Mar 01, 2025, 12:20 PM ISTChamoli Avalanche: Rescue efforts continue in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, after a massive avalanche. So far, 33 of 55 trapped individuals have been rescued, while 22 remain missing as operations persist.
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Uttarakhand avalanche: 4 rescued individuals succumb to injuries, Army, Air Force deploy helicopters
India | Mar 01, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTThe Indian Army, along with other rescue teams, is continuing operations at full capacity, deploying all available resources to locate and evacuate any remaining stranded individuals. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, ensuring swift medical attention for those in need.
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Uttarakhand avalanche: Several BRO labourers trapped near Mana in Chamoli, 33 workers rescued
India | Feb 28, 2025, 11:16 PM ISTFollowing the avalanche, a massive rescue operation has been launched. Teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) have been deployed to the site.
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Uttarakhand: Avalanche warning issued for 24 hours in Chamoli district
India | Dec 29, 2024, 09:47 PM ISTUttarakhand: Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee media in-charge Harish Gaur said the sun rose after a gap of several days in Badrinath on Sunday but there is one and a half feet of snow frozen at the Himalayan temple.
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What is avalanching in relationships? Everything you need to know about this risky dating trend
Relationships | May 20, 2024, 11:25 AM ISTIn the ever-evolving world of dating, a new trend has emerged, and it's not exactly a recipe for happily ever after. This trend is called "avalanching," and it describes a behaviour pattern that can lead to disappointment and wasted time.
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Avalanche hits Hung area of Sonamarg, no casualties reported yet
Jammu and Kashmir | Mar 29, 2024, 03:58 PM ISTA police team was immediately sent to the spot after under the direction of SSP Ganderbal.
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Avalanche hits Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg, one foreigner dies
Jammu and Kashmir | Feb 22, 2024, 05:06 PM ISTThe identities of the skiers, all believed to be foreigners, are not yet known.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Massive snow avalanche strikes Sarbal region in Sonmarg | Watch viral video
Jammu and Kashmir | Feb 08, 2024, 05:12 PM ISTThe snow avalanche is said to have caused some damage to property but no loss of life was reported so far. An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope, such as a hill or mountain.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army showcases avalanche rescue prowess on LoC in Gulmarg
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 13, 2024, 02:10 PM ISTDaring harsh and challenging winter terrain, the unit seamlessly integrated avalanche dogs, an avalanche rescue team, Ski-patrol and an efficient casualty evacuation mechanism into avalanche rescue protocols to ensure the safety of their personnel.
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Soldier killed, 3 others missing as avalanche hits army contingent in Ladakh, search op underway
India | Oct 10, 2023, 06:26 AM ISTThe body of one jawan has been retrieved and search and rescue operations is underway to locate and recover others trapped under the massive snow deposit despite inclement weather and heavy snow pile-up.