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Syed Ata Hasnain | Climate & Geology Posing Fresh Himalayan Threats

Syed Ata Hasnain | Climate & Geology Posing Fresh Himalayan Threats

In October 2023, the South Lhonark lake in Sikkim gave way, sending a wall of water downstream that obliterated the...

12 Aug 2025 8:20 PM IST

Volcanic ashes cover the slopes of a ski resort in Kusatsu, Gunma prefecture, central Japan, after Mount Kusatsu-Shirane erupted. (Photo: AP)

At least 16 injured in volcanic eruption at ski resort in Japan

Nine civilians were injured by volcanic rocks, while seven people six soldiers and one civilian skier were hit by an...

23 Jan 2018 4:13 PM IST

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Skier from Sweden killed as avalanche hits Gulmarg

The 25-year-old victim has been identified by his first name Daniel.

19 Jan 2018 2:19 AM IST

According to police official, three people have been pulled out alive from the avalanche site and the rescue operations are underway. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

J&K: 11 bodies recovered from Kupwara avalanche site, rescue ops on

The body of a Beacon officer was recovered on Friday night after rescue ops were launched, dy commissioner Kupwara...

6 Jan 2018 2:49 PM IST

Rescue team members search for victims buried under avalanches at Khardungla area near Leh on Friday.

Two army personnel killed as avalanche hits patrol in Southern Siachen

An Avalanche Rescue Team (ART) following the patrol immediately rushed and managed to locate and pull out all members of...

30 Nov 2019 8:00 PM IST

On Thursday, the Met department issued an avalanche warning for nine districts of Kashmir Anantnag, Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kargil, Kulgam, Kupwara and Leh. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

4 soldiers, 2 porters dead after being trapped in avalanche in Siachen

The avalanche took place at 3 pm in the northern glacier at an altitude of 19,000 feet.

19 Nov 2019 9:32 AM IST

Two avalanches hit army personnel in Gurez sector on Wednesday evening trapping several soldiers under the debris. (Photo: Representational Image)

8 soldiers stuck under snow as avalanche hits Army positions in...

Sources said that the patrolling party, including porters, were evacuating another person who had fallen sick at his...

18 Nov 2019 8:27 PM IST

Four members of a family died on Wednesday as an avalanche buried their house in Gurez sector near the Line of Control in Kashmir. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

4 Army soldiers killed in avalanche along border

Giving the details, defence spokesman Col. Rajesh Kalia said that three Army jawans died after they were buried under...

5 Dec 2019 1:34 AM IST

Rescue team members search for victims buried under avalanches at Khardungla area near Leh on Friday.

10 civilians feared dead in Khardung La avalanche

The defence spokesman said that the incident was reported to the Army detachment at Khadung La Top by two civilian...

19 Jan 2019 5:38 AM IST

Rescue team members search for victims buried under avalanches at Khardungla area near Leh on Friday.

Jammu and Kashmir: 170 stranded people evacuated by Indian Air Force...

Evacuated people also included students who have to appear for the GATE exam.

10 Feb 2019 11:13 AM IST

The four Italian climbers involved are expedition leader Tarcisio Bell², Luca Morellato, David Bergamin and Tino Toldo. (Representational Image)

Avalanche in Ishkoman Valley leaves Pakistani climber dead, 2 injured

Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo confirmed the incident happened in northern district of Ghizar in Pak, but gave no...

18 Jun 2019 1:40 PM IST

As soon as they see the avalanche approaching, their first reaction wasnt to run but instead to taken in Mother Natures work of art.

Family getting wiped out by avalanche goes viral on Twitter

This fake video has been viewed over 8.17 million times.

7 Jun 2019 12:24 PM IST