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IN PHOTOS: Cold wave in Jammu and Kashmir, avalanche warning issued

Updated On: 18 February, 2024 07:52 PM IST | Devashri Bhujbal

On Sunday, the Meteorological Department has issued an extended wet spell warning for the entire region. While, Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority (JK DMA) has issued a low-danger level avalanche warning at some places. Pics/PTI

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Several districts in Kashmir are covered under snow on Sunday

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Several districts in Kashmir are covered under snow on Sunday
The warning said that the avalanche is likely above 2500 metres over the Anantnag and Kulgam districts

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The warning said that the avalanche is likely above 2500 metres over the Anantnag and Kulgam districts

JK DMA also issued a warning of an avalanche with a medium danger level over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban Bandipore, Baramulla, Kupwara and Ganderbal districts in the next 24 hours

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JK DMA also issued a warning of an avalanche with a medium danger level over Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban Bandipore, Baramulla, Kupwara and Ganderbal districts in the next 24 hours

People living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing into the avalanche-prone areas

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People living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing into the avalanche-prone areas

Earlier this month, a snow avalanche hit the Sarbal area of Sonamarg in Ganderbal district. However, no loss of life or injuries were reported

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Earlier this month, a snow avalanche hit the Sarbal area of Sonamarg in Ganderbal district. However, no loss of life or injuries were reported

Meanwhile, Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a sudden dip in temperature on Sunday

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Meanwhile, Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a sudden dip in temperature on Sunday

Rainfall lashed the area, bringing it under the grip of a cold wave once again

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Rainfall lashed the area, bringing it under the grip of a cold wave once again

The Meteorological Department has issued an extended wet spell warning for the entire region

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The Meteorological Department has issued an extended wet spell warning for the entire region

The weather department predicted light to moderate rain and snow in most places, including plains and lower reaches, from February 19 to 20

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The weather department predicted light to moderate rain and snow in most places, including plains and lower reaches, from February 19 to 20

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