Meteorological Department issues adverse weather advisory for Ramban District: residents urged to exercise caution

The Meteorological Department of Jammu and Kashmir has issued an advisory warning of adverse weather conditions, predicting rains and snow in various parts of J&K, including Ramban District, in the next 24-36 hours.

Residents in high-altitude areas of Subdivisions Banihal, Gool, Ramsoo, and tehsils Batote and Rajgarh are strongly urged to take precautionary measures, avoiding landslide-prone zones and areas near overflowing rivers and Nallahs until conditions improve.

ADVISORY
In view of rains/ snow predicted by MeT Dept, people r advised to take all precautionary measures. Stay away from landslide prone areas & overflowing nallahs: Dist Adm Ramban. @diprjk @OfficeOfLGJandK @DrJitendraSingh @Rameshkumarias @DailyExcelsior1 @mussarat_zia pic.twitter.com/txBLBkbjOt

— Deputy Commissioner, Ramban (@dcramban) October 16, 2023

For assistance and emergencies, residents can contact the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) at the following numbers:

• 9906046635
• 9419102100
• 7006631534

Local authorities are on high alert, closely monitoring the situation, and have deployed resources to handle potential emergencies. Schools and institutions are advised to take necessary precautions.