Srinagar, Jan 23 — Fresh snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir has triggered high avalanche risk in six districts while causing widespread disruption in Uri and Boniyar divisions. Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious and avoid high-altitude areas.
“Avalanches with a high-danger level are likely above 2,300 metres in Ganderbal district over the next 24 hours,” officials said.
They added that areas above 2,500 metres in Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, and Kupwara are also at high risk.
In Uri, heavy and continuous snowfall has damaged several houses, a private school, and fruit-bearing trees, severely affecting local farmers. Five residential houses and a cowshed were hit, including two homes belonging to Mohd Shareef of Garkote and Zaheer Abbas Kakroo of Nambla.
A walnut tree fell on Sun Light Model School in Nambla, damaging the building. “Essential services have been severely affected since last evening, with power and water supply disrupted in multiple localities,” officials said.
Road connectivity was also impacted, with the Uri-Baramulla National Highway blocked at several points due to landslides, though road maintenance teams cleared it repeatedly.
Authorities said a detailed assessment of the damage is underway, with efforts to restore essential services and clear roads at the earliest. Residents have urged prompt relief for affected families.