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Avalanches

Living near mountains? This is what you should do when an avalanche hits

Understanding avalanches is important if you live near mountains or in avalanche-prone areas like Jammu and Kashmir.

Apr 07, 2017, 13:34 PM IST

Multiple avalanches hit army post in J&K's Batalik Sector, three soldiers missing

Snowfall triggers multiple avalanches burrying Army Post in Batalik Sector, 2 soldiers out of 5 rescued; rescue ops for 3 in progress

Apr 06, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

Maharashtra CM pays tributes to three soldiers killed in avalanches

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has condoled the death of three soldiers from the State in avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 28, 2017, 14:24 PM IST

Avalanches in Nepal force suspension of search for bodies

Avalanches in Nepal's northern mountains have injured five army rescuers and forced the suspension of a search for bodies in a trekking village that was buried by a landslide during April's devastating earthquake, officials said on Tuesday.

Jun 17, 2015, 00:32 AM IST

Nepal earthquake aftermath: Mt Everest to remain shut this year too

The Nepal government has decided to cancel Mount Everest expeditions this year as well after routes above the Base Camp were destroyed by the deadly avalanches triggered by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the Himalayan country on April 25.

May 06, 2015, 13:18 PM IST

Mount Everest to remain shut this season

The Nepalese government has decided to shut Mount Everest for this season as routes above the base camp which were hit by violent avalanches, were found impossible to be refixed, media reported on Monday

May 04, 2015, 12:23 PM IST

Nepal earthquake: 22 killed as avalanche sweeps Everest base camp

At least 22 climbers have died near the base camp of Mt Everest where hundreds of climbers, including many foreigners, are stranded after an avalanche triggered by Nepal’s massive earthquake slamme

Apr 28, 2015, 09:18 AM IST

Climbers tweet updates as avalanches continue on Everest slopes

Even as a Nepal tourism ministry official on Sunday declared a toll of 18 climbers on Mount Everest after Saturday`s 7.9-magnitude earthquake, climbers in the area tweeted updates about the prevailing conditions around their respective base camps.

Apr 26, 2015, 18:46 PM IST

German, British skiers killed in Swiss avalanches

Two skiers, a German and a British national, have been killed in avalanches in Switzerland, police said on Saturday.

Mar 29, 2015, 03:27 AM IST

Death toll from Afghan avalanches exceeds 200: Officials

Kabul: The death toll from a series of avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall in Afghanistan rose above 200 on Thursday, officials said.

Feb 26, 2015, 14:07 PM IST

Argentines among four killed in Japan ski avalanches

Avalanches in and around Japanese ski resorts killed four people including two Argentine men over the weekend, police and media reported Monday.

Jan 19, 2015, 13:23 PM IST

How avalanches are triggered in Himalayas revealed

Researchers have said that the amount of snow needed to trigger an avalanche in the Himalayans can be up to four times smaller than in the Alps.

Apr 05, 2014, 11:58 AM IST

600 structures damaged in Kashmir due to heavy snowfall

Nearly 600 structures, including dozens of residential houses, have been partially damaged due to the recent heavy snowfall in the Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir government said Thursday.

Mar 13, 2014, 15:33 PM IST

Heavy snowfall triggers avalanches in Kashmir, 11 dead

At least 11 people, including two Army jawans, were killed while over 100 others were evacuated to safety as the unprecedented snowfall in March triggered avalanches and damaged over 150 structures including dozens of houses in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mar 12, 2014, 12:10 PM IST

Separate avalanches in Wyoming kill 2 within hours

Separate avalanches in Wyoming`s Jackson area killed two people in less than two hours, authorities said.

Dec 29, 2013, 04:24 AM IST

Avalanches and poor visibility may disrupt Sochi Games

Russian meteorologists have no concerns about a shortage of snow for the Winter Olympics in February but believe avalanches and poor visibility could disrupt the Sochi Games.

Dec 24, 2013, 20:57 PM IST

Avalanches brought damages to Badrinath, temple remained safe

Avalanches caused huge damages in the Badrinath area this winter, but the famous Badrinath Temple complex remained safe.

Apr 21, 2013, 22:26 PM IST

Avalanches in Slovakia in three days, three killed

Slovakia`s mountain rescue service says an avalanche in the highest Slovak mountain range has killed two hikers.

Mar 24, 2013, 21:09 PM IST

Five killed in avalanches in Himachal Pradesh

Five persons were killed in two avalanches in tribal Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh even as it remained cut off for fifth day on Sunday due to heavy snowfall in past few days.

Jan 20, 2013, 19:11 PM IST