Avalanche warning issued for eight districts of Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar, Mar 14: Jammu & Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Thursday issued medium danger level avalanche warning for eight district of Jammu and Kashmir, advising people to take precautions and avoid venturing in avalanche prone areas.

“Avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2400 metres over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal and Baramulla districts in next 24 hours,” an official of JKDMA said.

He said that people living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas.

“In case of any emergency people can seek help on 112,” the official added.