The SASE has issued a warning for snow and avalanche on February 5 and 6 at Kullu, Chamba, Lahaul and Spiti, Shimla, Kangra and Kinnaur districts.
A spokesperson of the state government said that the district administration/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 avoid 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 snowbound areas.
The concerned departments have been asked to keep a close watch on the National Highways and other roads and are making plans for the evacuation of unprotected settlements on or near the avalanche paths.