Srinagar, Mar 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Disaster Management Authority (JKUTDMA) has issued an avalanche warning for higher reaches of North Kashmir, placing Baramulla and Kupwara districts under caution for the next 24 hours.
Areas above 2,600 metres face medium danger levels, prompting urgent advisories for residents to avoid vulnerable zones and strictly follow safety guidelines.
The alert highlights ongoing conducive conditions for avalanches in high-altitude terrains, urging locals and travellers to exercise extreme caution.
Authorities emphasise precautionary measures to minimise risks amid the fragile spring snowpack following an unusually warm winter in the region.
