Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 29 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday issued avalanche warning for many districts as heavy rains lashed the region. According to a communication received from the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, an avalanche warning exists for next 24 hours from March 29 to March 30, 2015 in the avalanche prone areas of Kulgam, Pulwama, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal and Kargil districts.
In view of the above, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Pulwama, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal and Kargil districts are requested to advise people not to venture in avalanche prone areas during above mentioned period. During heavy snowfall, people are advised not to occupy and temporarily evacuate those locations which are under fall line of avalanches, a government spokesman said here.
The concerned Deputy Commissioners are asked to take all precautionary measures so as to avert any untoward incident, he said. |
