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JKDMA issues Avalanche warning to 6 districts in J&K

Srinagar, Apr 19 : The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday issued avalanche warming to six districts of Jammu and Kashmir amid inclement weather conditions.

Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority in a statement to the news agency said that avalanche with low danger level is likely to occur above 3000 to 3500 metres above sea level in Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban and Baramulla districts

Avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2800 metres in Ganderbal district in the next 24 hours, they said.

“People living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further orders,” JKDMA