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Summary An avalanche triggered by recent rains killed at least one man in Indian-held Kashmir.
Strong winds ripped trees from their roots and damaged thousands of homes, officials said Tuesday.State disaster management official Amir Ali said rescuers were searching for two other men missing since the avalanche struck Monday night near the remote mountain town of Gurez.Avalanches and landslides are common in Kashmir thanks to heavy snowfall and frequent rain.Meanwhile, low atmospheric pressure over the region Monday night caused unusually strong winds, gusting up to 27 miles (44 kilometers) per hour through the main city of Srinagar.
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