They have been directed to keep search and rescue teams on standby and avoiding movement on slopes where
avalanche warning has been issued.
According to Reporter, the
avalanche warning has been issued for the districts of Islamabad, Kulgam, Budgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kargil and Leh.
The area had been closed off prior to the accident amid high
avalanche warnings and it is unclear why the group ventured on to the ski trail.
Srinagar, [India] Jan 19 ( ANI ) : An
avalanche warning was issued in vulnerable areas of nine districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, a day after a snow tragedy struck in Ladakh.
UTTARAKHAND GOVT ISSUES
AVALANCHE WARNING The Uttarakhand government has issued an avalanche alert.
There is also an
avalanche warning in place for the top of Wales' highest peak, and Snowdon Mountain Railway will not be running until after Easter due to a 30ft wall of snow on the slopes of the 3,560ft summit.
Sochi, Safar 26, 1434, Jan 8, 2013, SPA -- An
avalanche warning was made in Sochi on Tuesday.
On the other hand, snow Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) had issued an
avalanche warning on Sunday evening and advised people living in the high altitude areas, receiving heavy snowfall for the past three days, not to venture out.
He told the BBC it was "a massive exaggeration" to suggest people should not have been on the mountains after a category three
avalanche warning was given.
Earlier on January 31, the Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) has issued an
avalanche warning in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir.