J&K authorities caution people living in landslide-prone areas

March 31, 2015 21:28

Authorities in Shopian district of South Kashmir today asked the people living in landslide prone areas to shift to safer places as a precautionary measure to avoid any mishap.

"The incessant rains and melting of snow coupled with rise in temperatures has increased the chances of landslides and erosion of land masses in all areas which are sloppy and hilly in nature and the weather outlook for April 1 to 3 may further aggravate the situation.

"The people living in the areas of Keller, Zampatheri, Phalipora, Dunaroo, Bataphogen, Mujpatheri, Kreachipathri, Heerpora Duchana, Ringward, Devpora, Kathuhallan, Shahlatoo and all the upper reaches of Shopian district are asked that they shall take all precautionary measures to avoid any mishap and loss of human lives," an official spokesman said.

He said the people are also advised to move to the nearest stable and safe structures in case there is any apprehension of landslides, land slips and land erosion.

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