This Article is From Jan 18, 2017

Avalanche Warning For Next 24 Hours In Some Districts Of Jammu And Kashmir

Avalanche Warning For Next 24 Hours In Some Districts Of Jammu And Kashmir

Jammu-Srinagar highway has remained shut for 2 days due to heavy snowfall in the state (PTI)

Chandigarh: A "medium danger" avalanche warning has been issued for the next 24 hours starting from 5 pm today in various districts of Jammu and Kashmir. People have been advised not to venture into these areas.

A medium danger warning exists for avalanche-prone slopes above an altitude of 2,800 metres in Anantnag, Kupwara and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir, an advisory by the Chandigarh-based Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment said.

It advised people not to venture into these areas during the period.
   
SASE said Bahihal Top gauged 42 cm, Gulmarg 7 cm and Drass 3 cm of snow in Jammu and Kashmir, while Dhundi and Pastio in Himachal Pradesh got 10 cm and 6 cm of precipitation respectively.

The weather office has forecast moderate rain and snow in Jammu and Kashmir till Thursday. "Tuesday's maximum temperature was 0.4 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was minus 2.5 degrees Celsius in Srinagar on Wednesday."

The Jammu-Srinagar highway has been shut for three days now after the highway was blocked by snow and rubble due to heavy snowfall. Hundreds of vehicles, including trucks that supply goods for daily needs, have been stuck on the highway. Many fear of landslides at various places along the highway due to snow and rain.

The highway which is the only road link connecting Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country gets frequently blocked in winters due to heavy snow. The highway had remained closed just 10 days ago for the same reason.

Rail and air transport have also been disrupted due to low visibility
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