SRINAGAR: The authorities have issued an avalanche warning for eight districts of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in the upcoming 24 hours.

According to a Kashmir Media Service report, the Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) in a communique said avalanche with low danger level is likely to occur above 2,200 metres over districts of Bandipora, Baramulla, Kupwara, Ganderbal in Kashmir and Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch and Ramban in Jammu region in the next 24 hours.

People living in these areas are advised to take precautions and avoid venturing out into avalanche prone areas, the JKDMA added.