Admin issues low-danger avalanche warning for areas above 2,400 metres
Sajid Raina
Srinagar, Feb 02 : Night temperatures across Kashmir recorded a marginal rise, with Srinagar recording a minimum of 2.6 degrees Celsius, about three degrees above the seasonal average.
An official from the Meteorological Department told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the minimum temperature in the city has seen gradual increase over the past few days, though cold conditions continue to persist across large parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Gulmarg, the ski resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, was the coldest recorded place in the Union Territory, registering a minimum temperature of minus 8 degrees Celsius. Pahalgam, a tourist resort in south Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 5.5 degrees Celsius.
Among other places, Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of 0.7 degrees Celsius, Kokernag settled at minus 0.6 degrees, while Kupwara in north Kashmir registered a low of minus 1.3 degrees Celsius, officials said.
The Meteorological Department has forecast light rain and snowfall at many places. Weather is expected to remain partly cloudy from February 4 to February 6.
On February 7, light rain or snowfall is likely at a few places, while conditions are expected to remain partly cloudy again from February 8 to February 10.
Travellers and transporters have been advised to check road and highway conditions before undertaking journeys, particularly in snow-bound areas.
People living in higher reaches have also been cautioned against venturing into avalanche-prone areas, officials added.
An avalanche with a low danger level is likely to occur at elevations above 2,400 metres in Bandipora district over the next 24 hours, the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Disaster Management Authority (JKUTDMA) said.
Authorities have advised people to avoid avalanche-prone areas and strictly follow official advisories. In case of any emergency, residents have been asked to dial 112—(KNO)
