Three skiers killed in avalanche on Punta Valgrande, Italy
Three skiers lost their lives in an avalanche in Punta Valgrande in Italy’s Piedmont region near the border with Switzerland on January 12, 2025.
Large avalanche hits Utah highway, forcing closure
An avalanche struck Utah’s SR-210 on Saturday, January 4, 2024, prompting its closure for avalanche mitigation.
Avalanche strikes Gandhi Sarovar above Kedarnath Dham, India
A massive avalanche occurred on June 30, 2024, at Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, India. The avalanche reportedly lasted for about 5 minutes and was recorded by several people. No casualties or significant damage were reported.
Dozens stranded after avalanches hit Chile’s Maipo Province
On June 25, 2024, two avalanches cut off two small towns and a ski center in Maipo Province, Chile, leaving dozens isolated.
Large avalanche strikes Sonmarg, Jammu and Kashmir
The Sonmarg region of Jammu and Kashmir was hit by a severe avalanche on April 29, 2024, amidst ongoing heavy rain and snowfall, leading to the closure of critical transport routes including the main Jammu-Srinagar highway.
Over 6 000 isolated as avalanche closes tunnel entrance in Aosta Valley, Italy
More than 6 000 people were isolated on March 3, 2024, following a large avalanche in the Aosta Valley, which struck a tunnel in the municipality of Gaby, province of Aosta, Italy.
Widespread flooding and landslides hit Italy, deadly avalanche in Alto Adige
On February 28, 2024, parts of central and northern Italy were hit by heavy rains, causing widespread flooding and landslides. In Alto Adige, an avalanche in Racines di Dentro resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries. The severe weather led to the closure of roads, rail lines, and schools in affected regions, with evacuations ordered due to rising river levels and landslide risks.
Destructive avalanche hits Afghanistan, leaving at least 25 people dead
A destructive snow avalanche mixed with rubble struck the village of Nakre in the Tatin valley, Nugram district of Nuristan Province, overnight on Sunday, February 18, 2024. The disaster resulted in at least 25 fatalities and 8 injuries, with around 20 homes destroyed or heavily damaged.
Massive avalanche hits Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg
A massive avalanche struck the Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg area on the Srinagar-Leh Highway on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Despite its size, no loss of life has been reported so far.
Deadly avalanche strikes Italy’s Piedmont region
Heavy rainfall, snow, and strong winds have battered most of Italy over the past couple of days, culminating in a deadly snow avalanche in the Formazza Valley of the Piedmont region.
