Avalanche Strikes Gandhi Sarovar: Devotees Capture Stunning Event

A massive avalanche hit Gandhi Sarovar near Kedarnath Dham early Sunday without causing any casualties. Devotees captured the event on mobile phones. Previous avalanches were reported in the area, with scientists deeming them common in the Himalayas and highlighting the need for improved security.

Early Sunday morning, a massive avalanche struck the Gandhi Sarovar, four kilometers above the Kedarnath Dham. The natural phenomenon, occurring around 5 am, was captured by devotees on their mobile phones. The avalanche rolled down the Chorabari glacier into the valley without any casualties or damage.

Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar confirmed the safety of the Kedarnath valley, while employee Gopal Singh Rauthan noted the curiosity among the devotees. This isn't the first incident—previous avalanches occurred in June this year and multiple times in 2022.

Scientists from the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing and the Wadia Institute conducted terrestrial and aerial surveys, calling these events 'normal' for the Himalayan region and stressing the importance of improved security measures in Kedarnath Dham.

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