NEW DELHI: Several tourists were left stranded as an avalanche hit near Hung, Sonamarg on Friday, PTI reported. There have been no reports of casualties or damages in the incident so far.
“Some vehicles were trapped in the snow accumulated on the road due to the rolling avalanche. Two vehicles trapped in the heavy avalanche have been rescued. However, no casualties or damages have been reported so far in the incident,” IANS reported quoting an official.
“Some vehicles were trapped in the snow accumulated on the road due to the rolling avalanche. Two vehicles trapped in the heavy avalanche have been rescued. However, no casualties or damages have been reported so far in the incident,” IANS reported quoting an official.
According to an advisory from the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, there is expected disruption of surface transportation over important passes. Travellers and tourists are advised to plan accordingly during 29th and 30th March. Farmers are also advised to suspend farm operations until 31st March. Additionally, there is a possibility of thunder, lightning, hail, and gusty winds as per the advisory.
(With inputs from agencies)