Avalanche warning issued for Jammu and Kashmir

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 29 2016 | 9:42 PM IST
An avalanche warning for Jammu and Kashmir has been issued by the Centre and people in several districts of the state have been asked not to venture out tonight and tomorrow.
The avalanche warning has been issued for 24 hours beginning 1700 hours of January 29 to 1700 hours of January 30, a Home Ministry spokesperson said.
Medium danger avalanche warning exists for Chokibal- Tangdhar, Keran sector, Gurez sector, Naugam-Kaiyan and Machhal sector.
The avalanche warning has also been issued for Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipur districts and Dras sector in Ladakh district.
People have been advised not to venture out in avalanche- prone areas during the period.
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First Published: Jan 29 2016 | 9:42 PM IST

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