Massive avalanche strikes Ladakh, killing 7; Srinagar-Leh highway blocked as rescue ops continue

• Rohan Umak
• March 27, 2026

Ladakh avalanche: As many as seven persons were killed and several others were injured after a massive avalanche struck near Ladakh’s Zoji La, burying multiple vehicles under heavy snow. The incident, as per officials, has led to the closure of the busy Srinagar-Leh highway, disrupting connectivity in the region.  Officials aware of the tragedy confirmed that over a dozen vehicles were either partially or completely buried when multiple…