Gurez, Feb 27 — An avalanche struck Khandiyal village in north Kashmir’s Gurez Valley on Thursday, partially damaging two residential structures amid snowfall.
An official said the incident occurred on Thursday evening when heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir and Gurez triggered the avalanche.
Locals said the avalanche damaged two homes, but no casualties or injuries were reported.
Meanwhile, the administration has launched rescue and relief operations to assist the affected families.
(KNO)