UTTARKASHI, March 17 -- An avalanche has struck again in Uttarkashi district of the state, leading to the closure of the Gangotri National Highway. Fortunately, no loss of life or property has been reported in the incident. The highway however, remains buried under snow.

Rain and snowfall have been persistent across several districts of Uttarakhand since late Friday night. While rain has been recorded in the plains, the higher Himalayan regions are experiencing continuous snowfall. Amid these conditions, an avalanche occurred in Changthang, Uttarkashi, with its video surfacing online.

This marks the third avalanche within a month in Changthang, situated between Dharali and Jangla Bridge. The Gangotri Dham, along with the international b...