The incident occurred "away from the designated competition area" and has not necessitated any modifications to the KIWG schedule.

Reports indicate that the avalanche occurred amidst the Winter Games, prompting a swift response from the authorities. A joint rescue mission, involving the District Police Baramulla, Tourist Police Gulmarg, and the civil administration, has been launched to locate and retrieve the stranded skiers.

Among the worst-hit areas, Lahaul and Spiti bear the brunt with 288 inaccessible roads, trailed by Chamba and Kullu with 83 and 21 closures respectively.