Srinagar, Feb. 28 -- A snow avalanche hit the Khandyal village of Gurez valley in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday afternoon.According to the officials, two houses were damaged by the avalanche, but there was no immediate report of injuries or casualties.The administration has initiated rescue and relief operations to assist the affected families.The officials stated that teams of revenue officials have been sent to assess the damages and have advised the residents to remain alert until the snowfall in the region continues.The snowfall has increased the risk of avalanches in several mountainous regions, prompting authorities to issue a warning for those in vulnerable areas.

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