Ladakh, Feb 20: District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Ladakh on Monday issued a traffic advisory and helpline number for emergency purposes amid closing down vehicular traffic in Khardongla and Changla passes.
According to the order, in view of the light snow and avalanches that occurs frequently at Khardongla and Changla passes during these days, both Khardongla and Changla shall be closed after 4:00 PM for vehicular traffic from both sides.
The commuters have been advised to undertake their journey during the prescribed timings and only after confirming the status of the road from the Police Control Room, Leh and Traffic Police Ladakh.
In case of any emergency, people have been advised to contact DC Office Control Room, Leh on 01982-257416, 01982-255530; Police Control Room, Leh on 01982-258880 and Traffic Control Unit, Leh on 8082863919.
Meanwhile, the Disaster Management Authority of Kargil has issued an avalanche warning, advising the public of Kargil to be cautious and not to venture out in avalanche prone, hilly areas on February 20 and 21, till the weather improves.
In view of the melting of snow on rooftops, the District Administration Kargil has appealed to people to be careful and not to park vehicles under rooftops. It has also appealed to the general people to be careful while moving out of houses to avoid any casualty.
