Jammu & Kashmir

Avalanche warning issued to 8 districts in JK

Margan Top or Margan Pass is a mountain pass, connecting Warwan Valley in Kishtwar district with the main Kashmir Valley. It is located in Anantnag district. [FPK File Photo]

Srinagar: The authorities on Thursday issued an avalanche warming to 8 districts of Jammu and Kashmir amid inclement weather conditions.

According to a communique,  Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority said avalanche with low danger level is likely to occur above 2400 to 3200 metres above sea level in Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora districts.

The communique also reads that an avalanche with a medium danger level is likely to occur above 2800 metres in Ganderbal district in the next 24 hours.

“People living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche-prone areas till further orders,” it reads. (KNO)

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