Schools were suddenly closed in this district, the decision was taken keeping in mind the safety of children.

Heavy snowfall is occurring in many areas of Jammu and Kashmir, given this IMD has also issued an alert. At the same time, schools have been closed in Kupwara keeping in mind the safety of children.

Snowfall has started in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, news is coming that given the weather in Kupwara, the administration has suddenly declared a holiday in all schools today. Kupwara administration said that given the inclement weather and avalanche warning issued by JKDMA, class work in all schools across the district has been suspended on April 29 as a precautionary measure for the safety of students.

Fresh snowfall

It was said in the notice that teachers and staff will remain present in the school during this period. Let us tell you, today there has been fresh snowfall in the Machil sector of Kupwara. Also, there has been fresh snowfall today in the Bandipora district of North Kashmir, after which the administration is busy in removing snow from the roads.

Estimates have been expressed till tomorrow

IMD’s Srinagar station had forecast rain/snow at many places (high altitude areas) with thunder/lightning/hail at isolated places in the state till April 30. Also told that given the bad weather, people of the district should generally remain alert.

Advice given to people

IMD said that especially people living on the left and right banks of river Jhelum and its tributaries and drains are being advised to avoid going in and around these ponds, lakes, and ponds till the weather improves. Limit your activities. Also, tourists, local shikari walas, sand miners, and boat crossing points visiting Dal Lake and Jhelum River and other lakes should not try to cross before checking their status.