Sonamarg Avalanche and Kashmir Snowfall

A massive avalanche struck the India — Sonamarg tourist resort in India — Jammu and Kashmir late on Tuesday night, captured on CCTV, causing panic but no reported casualties. The incident coincided with heavy snowfall across India — Jammu and Kashmir, leading to significant disruptions. India — Srinagar Airport cancelled all 58 scheduled flights, and the Jammu–Srinagar national highway was closed due to snow accumulation, stranding hundreds of tourists. The India — Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Disaster Management Authority had issued avalanche warnings for 11 districts, including a high-danger alert for India — Ganderbal district where India — Sonamarg is located. Officials like Mahinder Pal Singh and Abhishek Sharma confirmed the widespread impact on connectivity and ongoing efforts to restore essential services. The Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department also forecasted continued precipitation and thunderstorm activity.