Jammu & Kashmir

Avalanche warning for 11 districts in JK: JKDMA

Snow cutters making way after a major snowfall in Kashmir. [FPK File Photo]

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority on Saturday issued a medium-danger level avalanche warning for multiple districts in Jammu and Kashmir.

“Avalanche with Medium Danger Level is likely to occur above 2200 metres over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Resai, Anantnag and Kulgam districts in next 24 hours,” reads an advisory, as per GNS.

Further avalanche with higher danger level is likely to occur above 2200 metres over Kupwars, Ganderbal, Bandioora and Baramulla districts in next 24 hours.

“People living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further orders,” the advisory reads. In case of any help, the authority can be reached at 112.

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