Srinagar, Jan 7: Authorities set up emergency helplines in different districts on Friday in Kashmir after the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecast heavy to very heavy rain and snow during the next 48 hours.
A statement issued by the MeT department according to KDC said today, “Currently it is snowing at Gulmarg, Pahalgam and light rain at scattered places.
“Intensity set to increase as the day progresses with main activity tonight and tomorrow (Jan 8) leading to heavy Rain/snow in J&K.”
A medium level avalanche danger warning has been issued by the disaster management authority advising people living in avalanche prone areas not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.
