Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon has also asked traffic department to announce one way traffic on Srinagar/Jammu National highway from 6th to 8th February in view of snow forecast so that passengers are not put to inconvenience, due to snowfall.
Full also directed Chief Engineer PHE Kashmir to ensure uninterrupted water supply at tourist resort Gulmarg, where tourists and school children have gone for skiing courses. Instructions were also given that no vehicle will be allowed beyond Tangmarg to Gulmarg unless it has 4×4 facility or the tyres are fitted with chains. This measure has been taken to avoid any mishap due to slipping of vehicles which can cause accidents.
Meanwhile, a medium danger avalanche alert has been sounded by SASE for Gurez, Gugladara, Keran, Machil, Chowkibal and Tangdar valid upto 5PM of 6th Feb. People living in the higher reaches of these areas have been advised to curtail their movement during snowfall and not to venture into avalanche prone areas.
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