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Himalayan states face 132 avalanches yearly: J&K, Uttarakhand most affected, climate change raises risk

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New Delhi: Avalanches have become a serious concern in the Himalayan states of India. According to official data, an average of 132 avalanches occur every year in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim. The highest number of incidents is reported from Jammu and Kashmir, while Sikkim records the lowest average of just one avalanche annually. 661 avalanches were reported between 2020–21 and 2024–25 Between 2020–21 and 2024–25…
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NEWS9 LIVE broke the news in on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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