Kashmir avalanches kill at least 100
{{date|February 21, 2005}}

Avalanches following the worst snow in two decades have killed over 100 people south of Srinagar in [[India]]n-administered Kashmir, with many more still missing and remote areas still isolated. Forty-five tourists have been rescued, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers--including a large number of Indian troops--deal with the 4.5 metres of snow that have fallen since last Friday.

The crisis has cut off electricity in Srinagar for three days and is not affecting the water supplies.  There are queues for cooking gas, and helicopters have been bringing in additional supplies.

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Avalanches following the worst snow in two decades have killed over 100 people south of Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, with many more still missing and remote areas still isolated. Forty-five tourists have been rescued, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers--including a large number of Indian troops--deal with the 4.5 metres of snow that have fallen since last Friday.

The crisis has cut off electricity in Srinagar for three days and is not affecting the water supplies.  There are queues for cooking gas, and helicopters have been bringing in additional supplies.

sv:2005/02/21: Lavin i Kashmir
Disasters and accidents Asia India Avalanches Missing persons