An avalanche hit upper reaches of a ski resort in India's Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday (Feb 22) killing a Russian skier. While seven others have been rescued.

Russian skier dies as avalanche hits resort in India's Gulmarg

Heavy snowfall was witnessed in Northwestern China, with various roads in Xinjiang province being blocked by an avalanche. The local meteorological observatory has warned tourists that a new round of snowfall will start later this week.

Heavy snowfall in Northwestern China disrupts spring festival travel

Avalanches in the Himalayas have led to an increase in the number of deaths and have also threatened the safety of climbers, suggests research. The experts warn that global heating is aggravating the risk of high-altitude mountaineering during the climbing season in the Himalayan mountain range.

Global heating worsening the dangers of high-altitude mountaineering, warn experts

At least 11 individuals, including a four-year-old boy, lost their lives when an avalanche struck a group of nomadic tribe members crossing a mountainous area in northern Pakistan, according to the country's disaster management agency.

Pakistan avalanche claims 11 lives, including four-year-old boy

At least three people have been killed, and nine others have gotten injured in an avalanche in Nepal's Karnali province. Local media reports show that the incident took place on Saturday morning at Chyarkhu Pass in the Mugu district of the province.

Nepal: Three killed, nine injured in avalanche while collecting 'Himalayan viagra'

Three Nepali sherpa guides went missing after an avalanche swept and buried them in a crevasse on Wednesday (April 12), as per a Tourism Department official. The avalanche hit the most popular Southeast Ridge route to the summit of the world’s tallest mountain.

Avalanche buries three sherpa climbers on Mount Everest, search underway

At least six people were killed and several others injured in an avalanche that struck the french alps over the weekend. Eric Njoka brings you the report.

Death toll in French Alps rises

At least four people were killed and nine others were injured after an avalanche in the southwest of Mont Blanc in the French Alps, said the country’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, on Sunday (April 9).

At least four killed, nine others injured after avalanche in French Alps

The ongoing rescue operation to save the people stuck under the snow after a massive avalanche hit Sikkim's Tsongmo, was halted on Tuesday night and has now resumed. Erik Njoka tells you more about the climate impact on frequent avalanches.

Why climate change could increase avalanche danger

Tsongmo, a well-known tourist spot in Sikkim, close to Nathula Pass has been hit by a major avalanche on Tuesday. According to PTI, seven people, including a child have died as a result of the natural disaster.

Avalanche in India's Sikkim: Seven tourists including one child dead, several feared trapped

An avalanche in India’s northeastern state of Sikkim has killed at least seven people, injured 11, and trapped an unknown number of tourists. All seven killed on Tuesday were tourists and people are feared trapped in the snow, rescue officials said.

India: Seven killed, many trapped in avalanche in India’s Sikkim state

The Higher reaches in Kashmir valley received fresh snowfall today, areas like Gurez in North Kashmir and Sonamarg in central Kashmir are again covered in a white layer of snow.

Kashmir's higher reaches receive fresh snowfall; avalanche hits Zojila

Deadly avalanches in Norway resulted in the death of four people, including tourists, whereas a house and a barn were swept into the sea, as per reports quoting police authorities.

Deadly avalanches in Norway kill four, including tourists, sweep house into sea

The snowboarder wound himself several hundred feet down the ravine and waist deep in snow in New Hampshire. He was sitting when the avalanche was set off. Both persons avoided harm. On the mountain, the avalanche occurred roughly 4,800 feet up.

Huge avalanche engulfs snowboarder on New Hampshire mountain

Two Polish nationals died and 19 others were rescued after a group of tourists were hit by a massive avalanche at the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

Massive Avalanche hits India's Kashmir

A massive avalanche occurred at Affarwat peak in famed ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Bodies of two persons belonging to Poland have been retrieved, four other persons rescued.

India: Avalanche hits Kashmir

An avalanche has killed 2 skiers in Japan. The two victims were among five foreign nationals who got engulfed by the avalanche on January 29.

Avalanche kills 2 skiers in Japan

In India's Jammu and Kashmir, an avalanche hit a village in Bandipura district. Now according to the officials, no deaths have been reported so far.

WION Climate Tracker: Avalanche warning across 12 districts of Jammu and Kashmir

In Tibet, the rescue operation to find people trapped in an avalanche on a Tibetan Highway has now ended with Chinese State media reporting the death toll to be at least 28.

WION Climate Tracker: Avalanche in Tibet, search for survivors ends

Two persons were killed after an avalanche hit Sonamarg in Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Thursday. Watch this report to know more.

Avalanche hits Jammu and Kashmir, at least two killed

One person died and another one is missing after an avalanche hit Baltal area in Sonamarg of Central Kashmir’s district Ganderbal district. The dead body of a labourer was recovered after a rescue operation by the Indian army and local administration.

At least one dead in avalanche at Ganderbal in Kashmir, rescue operations underway

Almost 10 people are reported to be buried in an avalanche that occurred in western Austria's Lech/Zuers free skiing area on Sunday, reported the Austrian Press Agency (APA), adding that the authorities have been able to rescue one person.

At least 10 tourists buried in avalanche in Austrian ski resort: APA

Austrian officials have rescued a 10-member group of skiers caught in an avalanche near a Lech-Zuers resort in western Austria on Sunday. They used helicopters, searchlights, and avalanche dogs to locate the missing people.

Avalanche in Austria: All 10 missing skiers rescued, four injured

Earlier today, authorities reported that ten more bodies have been recovered raising the death toll to 26 due to an avalanche that slammed climbers in the Indian Himalayas.

Uttarakhand avalanche: Death toll rises to 26, three trainees still missing

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