Fresh avalanche warning issued in Kashmir Valley

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have issued a high danger avalanche warning for the hilly areas of Kashmir valley for the next 24 hours. An official spokesman said the warning has been issued for avalanche-prone slopes of Kupwara, Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kulgam and Budgam and Kargil district of Kashmir division. 

Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir division, including Leh and Kargil, have been asked to take precautionary measures in their districts and



advised people not to venture in avalanche-prone areas. The people have also been asked to keep clearing snow deposits from roof tops of their houses and bunkers to avoid any damage. 

Meanwhile, cold wave has further intensified in north India. In Himachal Pradesh, temperature plummeted following fresh snowfall and rain in many parts of the state. Minumum temperature in Punjab, Haryana and National Capital Delhi dipped due to rain over the last two days.