Avalanche warning in Kashmir Valley

Authorities Sunday issued an avalanche warningfor the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, advising them to move about withutmost caution.
Aamir Ali, head of disaster management in the valley, said:"Medium danger avalanche warning is issued for people living in Keran,Tangdhar, Machil, Chowkibal, Gurez, Bannihal, Uri and Gulmarg areas.
"People are advised to take precaution and not toventure about in avalanche-prone areas."
There has been heavy snowfall in the higher reaches in thepast three days. The weather office has forecast "fair weather" inthe Kashmir Valley from Monday.

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