Authorities issue avalanche warning for six Kashmir districts

Authorities on Thursday issued an avalanche warning for six districts of Kashmir in view of fresh rainfall over the past 24 hours.

The avalanche warning was issued by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir for the next 24 hours in avalanche-prone areas of Kulgam, Pulwama, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora and Ganderbal districts, an official spokesman said. Those living in these districts were advised not to venture in avalanche-prone areas during the next 24 hours, the spokesman said.

"During heavy snowfall, people are advised not to occupy and temporarily evacuate those locations which are under fall line of avalanches," he said.