Jammu & Kashmir

Avalanche warning issued for 12 JK districts

A file photo of snow avalanche in north Kashmir.

Srinagar: Amid prevailing inclement weather conditions, Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Saturday issued avalanche warning for twelve districts in upcoming 24 hours.

The DMA issued a ‘Medium Level’ warning above 2,000 to 2,500 metres over Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Kulgam, Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch Rajouri and Reasi districts.

The authority also expressed apprehension of ‘Low Level’ avalanche occurrence above 2,200 metres over Anantnag, Kulgam and Ramban district.

People living in the specified areas have been advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas.

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