According to Austrian media reports on the 5th, several avalanches have occurred in the country's Alps since the 3rd, resulting in the death of 8 people, including a Chinese citizen. According to the local police report quoted by the Agence d'Or Presse, many avalanches have occurred in Tirol and Vorarlberg in the western part of the country since the 3rd, and one Chinese citizen was among the eight dead. The 32-year-old Chinese skier was killed by an avalanche in the Etztar Valley of Tyrol on the 3rd. The Chinese Embassy in Austria confirmed on the 5th that a Chinese citizen was killed in an avalanche. The embassy reminded Chinese citizens living in Austria and traveling to pay attention to the dangers of outdoor mountain sports in winter. They must be fully prepared, strengthen safety measures, comply with safety rules, avoid safety risks and ensure life safety. The Alps in western Austria have seen continuous strong snowfall and gale weather recently, and the risk of avalanche has increased. Bad weather conditions have caused great difficulties to search and rescue operations. (Xinhua News Agency)