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  • Low Danger Level Avalanche Warning For Four Districts Of Kashmir

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) Sunday issued avalanche warning for four districts of Kashmir division in upcoming 24 hours.

    The JKDMA, as per news agency GNS, issued the warning above 2500 metres over Ganderbal, Bandipora, Baramulla and Kupwara districts.

    People living in the specified areas have been advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further directions.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • One dies, three rescued as snow avalanche hits Machil

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    Kupwara, Feb 17: A 26-year old youth died while three others were rescued after a snow avalanche hit Machil area of Kupwara district on Friday, officials said.

    Official sources told the news agency–Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a snow avalanche hit Chontiwari area of Machil area due to which several people got stuck.

    They said following the incident, a rescue operation was launched by the authorities during which one body identified as Ajaz Ahmad was recovered while three others were rescued safely—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • One Dies, Three Rescued As Snow Avalanche Hits Machil

    One Dies, Three Rescued As Snow Avalanche Hits Machil

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    SRINAGAR: A 26-year old youth died while three others were rescued after a snow avalanche hit Machil area of Kupwara district on Friday, officials said.

    Quoting official sources the news agency KNO reported that a snow avalanche hit Chontiwari area of  Machil area due to which several people got stuck.

    They said following the incident, a rescue operation was launched by the authorities during which one body identified as Ajaz Ahmad was recovered while three others were rescued safely.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • JKDMA Issues Avalanche Warning for 4 Kashmir Division Districts

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    Srinagar, Feb 13 (GNS): Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) Monday issued avalanche warning for four districts of Kashmir division in upcoming 24 hours.

    The JKDMA, as per GNS, issued a ‘Low Level’ warning above 2400 to 2800 metres over Ganderbal, Bandipora, Baramulla and Kupwara districts.

    People living in the specified areas have been advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further directions. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • Avalanche Warning Issued For Four Kashmir Districts

    Avalanche Warning Issued For Four Kashmir Districts

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Monday issued avalanche warning for four districts of Kashmir division in upcoming 24 hours.

    The JKDMA, as per GNS, issued a ‘Low Level’ warning above 2400 to 2800 metres over Ganderbal, Bandipora, Baramulla and Kupwara districts.

    People living in the specified areas have been advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas till further directions.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Avalanche Warning Issued For 12 Districts In JK

    Avalanche Warning Issued For 12 Districts In JK

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    SRINAGAR: Amid Prevailing Inclement Weather Conditions, Jammu And Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) Saturday issued avalanche warning for twelve districts in upcoming 24 hours.

    The DMA, as per GNS, issued a ‘Medium Level’ warning above 2000 to 2500 metres over Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Kulgam, Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch Rajouri and Reasi districts.

    The authority also expressed apprehension of ‘Low Level’ avalanche occurrence above 2200 metres over Anantnag, Kulgam and Ramban district.

    People living in the specified areas have been advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Woman, girl rescued after swept away by avalanche in Gurez Bandipora

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    Srinagar, Feb 10 (GNS): A woman and a girl were rescued alive after they were swept away by an avalanche that occurred in the Gurez area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district this morning, officials said.

    A police official told GNS that a snow avalanche occurred at around 0940 hours near Mazgund Bala area of Tutail in Gurez and swept away a girl, Tabassum Banoo daughter of Mohammad Yousuf, and a woman, Shahnaz Begum wife of Zahoro Ahmad. Immediately locals launched a rescue operation and after strenuous efforts, he said, both of them were rescued alive. He said that people are advised not to go near avalanche prone areas. The Gurez Valley has seen several avalanches in the recent past and fortunately there has been no loss of life in them, the officials said.

    Today’s incident comes ten after two polish skiers were killed and 19 other foreigners besides two local guides were rescued after being swept away by an avalanche in the world famous skiing resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramula district.

    The avalanches are frequent in higher reaches of the valley during January and February, especially after fresh snowfall. Yesterday, parts of Kashmir including Gurez witnessed moderate snowfall. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • Two Rescued After Swept Away By Avalanche In Gurez

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    SRINAGAR: A woman and a girl were rescued alive after they were swept away by an avalanche that occurred in the Gurez area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district this morning, officials said.

    Quoting a police official news agency GNS reported that  a snow avalanche occurred at around 0940 hours near Mazgund Bala area of Tutail in Gurez and swept away a girl, Tabassum Banoo daughter of Mohammad Yousuf, and a woman, Shahnaz Begum wife of Zahoro Ahmad. Immediately locals launched a rescue operation and after strenuous efforts, he said, both of them were rescued alive. He said that people are advised not to go near avalanche prone areas. The Gurez Valley has seen several avalanches in the recent past and fortunately there has been no loss of life in them, the officials said.

    Today’s incident comes ten after two polish skiers were killed and 19 other foreigners besides two local guides were rescued after being swept away by an avalanche in the world famous skiing resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramula district.

    The avalanches are frequent in higher reaches of the valley during January and February, especially after fresh snowfall. Yesterday, parts of Kashmir including Gurez witnessed moderate snowfall.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Avalanche Warning Issued For 12 Districts In JK

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    SRINAGAR: Amid prevailing inclement weather conditions, Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority Thursday issued avalanche warning in twelve districts for upcoming 24 hours.

    The DMA issued a ‘Medium Level’ warning above 2000 to 2500 metres over Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Kulgam, Doda, Kishtwar and Poonch districts.

    The authority also expressed apprehension of ‘Low Level’ avalanche occurrence above 2000 to 2500 metres over Reasi, Rajouri and Ramban districts.

    People living in these areas have been advised to take precautions and avoid venturing in the avalanche prone areas.(GNS)

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  • Narrow escape for Naib Tehsildar, 2 JEs after snow avalanche in Gurez

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    Gurez, Feb 06: A Naib Tehsildar and two Junior Engineers (JEs) had a narrow escape after their vehicle came under a snow avalanche in Gurez Tehsil of Bandipora district on Monday evening, officials said.

    An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the trio escaped unhurt after a snow avalanche hit the vehicle they were travelling in at the Check Nallah on Dawar-Gurez road.

    In the incident, the official said the vehicle was damaged and got buried under the snow at the spot following which the traffic movement on the road was suspended.

    Earlier today, JKDMA had issued a warning, saying that avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2200 metres over Bandipora, Ganderbal in the next 24 hours.

    “General public is advised to restrict movement to only carefully selected safer routes with extreme care and Evacuate from unprotected settlements near the avalanche path,” it said—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )