Avalanche warning in Kashmir Valley
Authorities here today issued a avalanche warning in higher reaches of Kashmir valley close to the Line of Control following heavy snowfall over the weekend.
"On the basis of information received from Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE), a medium danger avalanche warning has been issued for higher reaches in Kashmir valley," Coordinator Natural Disaster Management Cell Aamir Ali said.
The official said the areas prone to avalanches include Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam in south Kashmir and north Kashmir areas of Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora and Kargil.
Macchil, Tangdhar, Keran, Drass and Gurez areas, falling along the Line of Control, are also covered under the warning, he added.
"People living in these areas have been advised to avoid movement during snowfall and not to venture on steep slopes and close to avalanche prone areas," Ali said.
