Avalanche warning issued for five districts in Himachal Pradesh

SHIMLA: Following the avalanche warning by the Snow and & Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE), Manali in various parts of Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti, Shimla, Kinnaur and Kullu districts, the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) has issued advisory for the departments and general public. SASE had issued warning for snow and avalanche on Tuesday and Wednesday in these districts.
A Spokesperson of the state government said here today the district administration and district disaster management authorities (DDMAs) have been advised to keep a close watch and monitor the situation in their areas regularly and take appropriate precautionary measures. They have been directed to keep search and rescue teams on standby and avoiding movement on slopes where avalanche warning has been issued.
They have been further directed to convey bad weather warning to all grass-root functionaries and local residents, advising the tourists and local people not to venture in snow bound areas. The concerned departments have been asked to keep close watch on the National highways and other roads and making plans for evacuation of unprotected settlements on or near the avalanche paths.
The general public has been advised to keep adequate stock of essential commodities and emergency medicines.