Bandipora Admin issues Weather Advisory, Restricts Tourist Movement in Gurez

Convener News Desk 


Bandipora, November 10: In view of the prevailing weather advisory and the possibility of snowfall and disruption of road connectivity in far-flung areas of Bandipora and Gurez, the District Administration Bandipora has issued an advisory for tourists, travellers, candidates appearing in the upcoming Finance Accounts Assistant examination and the general public.

As per the advisory, candidates from these areas scheduled to appear in the OMR-based written examination for the post of Accounts Assistant in the Finance Department on November 15 have been advised to plan their journeys well in advance and reach nearby stations or locations ahead of the examination date to avoid inconvenience in case of road closures or weather-related disruptions.

Tourists currently staying in Gurez have been advised to plan their departure immediately in consultation with the District Control Room.

The Gurez sector has also been temporarily declared out of bounds for tourists in view of the weather advisory.

The administration has further advised expectant mothers residing in upper reaches, whose expected dates of delivery fall within the next month, to shift to nearby hospitals to ensure timely medical care.

The general public has been urged to avoid unnecessary travel towards Gurez and higher reaches and refrain from organising social gatherings in these areas.

For assistance and information, the public can contact the District Control Room, Bandipora, at 7006526985, 7006630771 or 7006328689.

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