BANDIPORA, NOVEMBER 10: In view of the prevailing weather advisory and the possibility of adverse weather conditions, including snowfall and disruption of road connectivity in the far-flung areas of Bandipora and Gurez, the District Administration Bandipora has issued a weather advisory for tourists, travellers, aspirants appearing in the upcoming Finance Accounts Assistant examination and the general public.
As per the advisory issued by District Administration Bandipora, candidates belonging to these areas who are scheduled to appear in the OMR-based written examination for the post of Accounts Assistant (Finance Department) on November 15, 2026, have been advised to plan their journey well in advance and reach nearby stations or locations sufficiently ahead of the examination date, keeping in view the possibility of road closures and weather-related disruptions.
Tourists presently staying in Gurez have been advised to plan their departure immediately in consultation with the District Control Room.
Furthermore, Gurez Sector has temporarily been declared out of bounds for tourists in view of the prevailing weather advisory.
The advisory also requests expectant mothers residing in upper reaches, whose expected date of delivery falls within one month, to shift to nearby hospitals to ensure timely and appropriate medical care.
The general public has also been urged to avoid unnecessary travel towards Gurez and higher reaches and refrain from social gatherings in such areas.
For assistance and information, the public can contact the District Control Room, Bandipora, on 7006526985, 7006630771 and 7006328689.