Srinagar, April 3 -- Amid prevailing inclement weather conditions and an adverse forecast, the District Administration Srinagar on Friday issued a public advisory cautioning residents against non-essential movement and urging strict adherence to safety measures.

The advisory, issued by the Office of the District Magistrate Srinagar, a copy of which lies with GNS, says that intermittent light to moderate rainfall, with snowfall over higher reaches, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds (40-50 kmph), is expected to continue across most areas of the district till the evening of April 4.

Authorities have advised the general public to avoid unnecessary travel on roads unless absolutely essential, citing potential risks arising from th...