Srinagar, Feb 02 (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) has issued an avalanche warning for several districts in the region.
Residents in Bandipore, Baramulla, Kupwara, and Ganderbal districts are cautioned about a potential avalanche threat in the next 24 hours. Precautionary measures are strongly advised, urging people to avoid venturing into avalanche-prone areas.
The alert extends to Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, and Ramban districts, where the danger level is categorized as medium. Residents in these areas are urged to take immediate precautions and refrain from entering higher-altitude avalanche-prone zones.
"Avalanche with low danger level is likely to occur above 2400 metres over Bandipora, Baramulla, Kupwara and Ganderbal districts in next 24 hours. Avalanche with Medium danger level is likely to occur above 3000 metres over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, and Ramban districts in next 24 hours. People living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas. Dial -112 for help," JKDMA said in a statement.(KNS)