Avalanche Hits Close to Kedarnath Dham; No Casualties Reported

A massive avalanche struck the Gandhi Sarovar near Kedarnath Dham, causing no reported fatalities or property damage. The event was captured by devotees visiting the temple, highlighting an ongoing trend of avalanches in the area. District officials assure the public that the region, including Kedarnath valley, remains safe.

A massive avalanche hit the Gandhi Sarovar located four kilometers above the Kedarnath Dham early Sunday morning, but fortunately, there were no casualties or property damage, according to a district official.

The avalanche, occurring around 5 a.m. near the Chorabari glacier, was recorded by early-morning devotees visiting the temple. Currently, the Char Dham Yatra, a pilgrimage to the Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath shrines in Uttarakhand, is underway, leading to significant footfall in the area.

A substantial cloud of snow rapidly descended the mountain, then halted in a deep ravine, causing no harm in the upper region of Gandhi Sarovar. Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar confirmed the area's safety, ensuring that Kedarnath valley remains out of danger.

This marks yet another avalanche near the Chorabari glacier, noted for previous incidents in June 2023 and multiple occurrences last year. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing and Wadia Institute have termed these events 'normal' for the Himalayan region while stressing the importance of enhancing the Kedarnath Dham area's security.

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