Avalanche warning in J-K, HP

High and medium danger avalanche warnings were issued today for areas in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
The advisory was issued by the Chandigarh-based Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
"High-danger avalanche warning is in place for slopes and areas of Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir," the SASE said.
"A medium-danger avalanche warning is in place in slopes and areas of Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir," it said.
The medium danger warning is also in place forslopes and areas of Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, it said.

The warning has been issued for the next 24 hours.