Jammu & Kashmir DMA issues avalanche warning for 8 districts in next 24 hours
Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Thursday issued an avalanche warning in the higher reaches of eight districts of J&K during the next 24 hours. Read further on Dynamite News:
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Thursday issued an avalanche warning in the higher reaches of eight districts of J&K during the next 24 hours, officials said.
An avalanche with “medium danger” level is likely to occur above 2400 metres over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch and Ramban districts in Jammu division in the next 24 hours.
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A similar warning has also been issued for the people living above 2400 metres in Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal and Baramulla districts of Kashmir valley during the next 24 hours.
People living in these areas have been advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further orders.
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