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Avalanche likely for the hills of North India

January 11, 2022 9:03 PM |

Avalanches refer to the sliding of huge pile of snow rapidly down an inclined slope such as a mountain side. Avalanches usually come unannounced at a massive speed. It is a no notice calamity, which remains parallel to earthquake.

The precise predictions for avalanches are not really possible. Assessments accompanied with alarm and alert are raised purely depending on weather conditions.

In view of the heavy snow over hills, now weather clearance has occurred, and conditions are expected to remain so for one week. During one week of clear weather, temperatures will witness a rise with some sunshine.

This weather will trigger the avalanche, particularly for the mid and the higher reaches, above 10,000 feet. The threat of avalanches increase on account of rise in temperatures wherein the base starts to loosen a bit, triggering avalanches. This upcoming week is expected to see some






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