Avalanche warning for some districts

A "medium danger" avalanche warning was today issued for some districts of Jammu and Kashmir and people were advised not to venture into vulnerable areas. Chandigarh-based Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment in an advisory said a medium danger warning exists for avalanche- prone slopes above an altitude of 2800 metres in Anantnag, Kupwara and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir for the next 24 hours starting 5 PM on Wednesday.

It advised people not to venture into such areas during the period.