Avalanche warning issued in Kashmir Valley

Srinagar: Authorities on Sunday issued an avalanche warning for the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, advising them to move about with utmost caution. "Medium danger avalanche warning is issued for people living in Keran, Tangdhar, Machil, Chowkibal, Gurez, Bannihal, Uri and Gulmarg areas," Aamir Ali, head of disaster management in the valley, said.

"People are advised to take precaution and not to venture about in avalanche-prone areas," Ali said. There has been heavy snowfall in the higher reaches in the past three days.

The weather office has forecast 'fair weather' in the Kashmir Valley from Monday. After remaining closed for two days, the busy Jammu-Srinagar highway was reopened for traffic Sunday.