Avalanche Warning Issued For Six Districts Of J&K

03 April, Srinagar

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

The warning was issued by Divisional administration Kashmir in avalanche-prone areas of Kulgam, Pulwama, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora and Ganderbal districts. In view of the warning, Deputy Commissioners of these districts have been asked to advise people not to venture in avalanche prone areas during the period.

Meanwhile, at least 38 houses were damaged in a landslide in Baramulla district of north Kashmir yesterday, prompting authorities to order relocation of the affected families to safer places.

According to an official spokesman, the houses were damaged in the landslide at village Frasthar but there was no report of any casualty. In apprehension of more landslides, the people of the village were asked to restrict their movement as a precautionary measure.

Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Gazanfar Hussain has said that situation is under control and divisional administration has taken appropriate measures to tackle with any eventuality.

Men and machinery have been kept on alert to meet any exigency and to avoid any loss to life and property. He further said that till date 369 villages have been affected due to water logging and the people of the areas have been shifted to the safer places.

The Meteorological department has predicted fresh rain till this afternoon. Water level in river Jhelum at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar has again touched the alert level while receding at Sangam gauge of the river in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

On the other hand, all government and private educational institutions up to class 12th are re-opening across Kashmir today. Government had ordered closure of schools on March 30 and 31 in view of incessant rains.