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Srinagar, February 04 (Scoop News) –On the basis of reports from SASE, the Coordinator, Divisional Disaster Management Authority has issued a Medium danger avalanche warning for higher reaches of snow bound areas of Chowkibal, Tangdhar, Machhil, Keran, Gurez, Zojila, Sonamarg, Drass, Kistwar, Banihal, in addition to the higher reaches of Uri, Khilanmarg, Anantnag, Baramulla, Kupwara, Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam areas.
People living in these areas above the height of 6500 feet have been advised not to venture in steep and avalanche prone areas and to avoid movement during snowfall. The avalanche warning is valid for the next 24 hours.