The Disaster Management Authority of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday issued a medium danger avalanche warning for the higher reaches (above 2000 meters) of the following Tehsils for the next 24 hours.
In the wake of the inclement weather, these areas have become vulnerable to avalanches; Shahbad Bala, Sallar, Pahalgam, Kokernag (Anantnag), Tulail, Gurez (Bandipora), Uri, Buniyar, Gulmarg (Baramulla), Gund, Kangan, Sonamarg (Ganderbal), Drass (Kargil), Warwan, Mughal Maidan, Marwah, Drabshalla, Chattroo (Kishtwar), Bhaderwah (Doda), Devsar, Damhal Hanji Pora (Kulgam), Trehgam, Machil, Lalpora, Kralpora, Keran, Karnah (Kupwara), Surankote (Poonch), Banihal and areas around Jawahar Tunnel (Ramban).
The Disaster Management Authority has cautioned people living in these areas to take precautions and avoid venturing on the avalanche prone slopes.