Avalanche hits Kanchan Ganga near Badrinath, no casualties reported
An avalanche occurred near Badrinath in the Chamoli district, but no casualties or property damage were reported. The incident took place about two kilometers from the Badrinath shrine and did not disrupt the National Highway. Officials emphasized that such avalanches are common in snow-covered regions and urged the public to rely on official information.
- ▪An avalanche struck the upper catchment area of Kanchan Ganga near Badrinath.
- ▪No loss of life or property damage was reported from the incident.
- ▪Traffic and daily life in the region remain unaffected by the avalanche.
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An avalanche triggered from the Kuber Bhandar peak near Badrinath in Chamoli district on Sunday (May 24, 2026) morning struck the upper catchment area of Kanchan Ganga, officials said.Also read | Himalayan tragedy: On avalanches in the Himalayan StatesThe incident, located about two kilometres ahead of the Badrinath shrine, caused no loss of life or property damage, they said.The officials said the avalanche did not cause any disruption at the Badrinath National Highway and termed such incidents around snow-covered peaks as “common natural occurrences”."This is a natural process and such events occur from time to time," Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar said.He said the avalanche did not reach the main road, as the snow mass had stopped within a valley area, adding that traffic and…
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