A massive avalanche struck Gandhi Sarovar, located four kilometers above Kedarnath Dham on Sunday morning. The avalanche occurred near Chorabari glacier, descending into the valley without causing any casualties or property damage.
Pilgrims visiting Kedarnath temple captured the natural spectacle on their mobile phones around 5 a.m. A significant cloud of snow cascaded down swiftly, halting after descending into a deep ravine. The avalanche originated in the upper reaches of Gandhi Sarovar, within the Chorabari glacier beneath the snow-clad Meru-Sumeru mountain range at the upper end of Kedarnath valley.
Nandan Singh Rajwar, Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer, assured that there were no injuries or property losses. He affirmed the safety of the entire area, including Kedarnath valley.
Gopal Singh Rauthan, an employee of Garhwal Mandal Development Corporation, witnessed the avalanche from the temple premises. Devotees observed the natural phenomenon with curiosity for approximately five minutes. Another avalanche had occurred in the Chorabari glacier on June 8, as noted by Rauthan.
