At least seven people have been killed after a powerful avalanche struck the Zoji La Pass along the Srinagar–Leh highway in Ladakh. Several vehicles were buried under heavy snow, with reports of injuries and ongoing rescue operations in harsh weather conditions. Authorities have deployed emergency teams to clear debris and search for survivors, as the key mountain route remains blocked. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #india #ladakh #avalanche #breakingnews #naturaldisaster #himalayas #globalnews #rescue #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
March 27, 2026