Avalanche warning issued as heavy snowfall continues in J&K, Himachal; life remains disrupted

Srinagar: A medium danger avalanche warning has been issued for some avalanche prone districts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh as north India witnessed heavy snowfall across the two states since Friday.

The warning was issued by the Chandigarh-based Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE). 

A SASE advisory said medium danger avalanche warning exists for avalanche prone areas in Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Kishtwar, Rajouri, Doda, Poonch and Reasi districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Medium danger avalanche warning for the same period has also been issued for prone areas of Chamba, Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh.

"People are advised not to venture in avalanche prone areas during the warning period," it said.

It further said that heavy snowfall had occurred at many places in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh since yesterday.

Banihal Top in Jammu and Kashmir had received 26 cm of snow while Gulmarg got 82 cm and Drass 8 cm.

In Himachal Pradesh Dhundi received 97 cm of snow while Bahang and Solang Nala got 44 cm and 61 cm of snow respectively.