Nearly a Dozen Die in Avalanches in Indian Kashmir Region - Reports

The incidents took place on Friday, while the search and rescue operation was completed late on Saturday, the Hindustan Times newspaper reported. A two-year-old girl was reportedly among the victims, while two people were rescued.

A total of 11 people died in avalanches that hit a ski resort in the northern district of Kupwara of the Indian Kashmir region, local media reported on Saturday, citing official sources.

6 bodies recovered from a spot in north Kashmir's Kupwara district where a passenger vehicle was hit by huge #avalanche: Official #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/UAyCuxGQYC

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The rescue operation was conducted jointly by the police, army and local residents, according to the newspaper.

11 killed in #avalanche in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district@saha_abhi1990 reports https://t.co/1BvB8XsMzt pic.twitter.com/79V0NP0nu5

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Since late December, the Kashmir region has been facing the 40-day severe period of winter with frequent snowfalls and sub-zero temperatures.