SRINAGAR: The Bandipora district administration has temporarily barred tourists from visiting Gurez and advised those already staying in the area to leave immediately in view of the forecast of adverse weather conditions, including snowfall and possible disruption of road connectivity.
The advisory, issued by the District Administration Bandipora, also urges residents, travellers, tourists and candidates appearing in the upcoming Finance Accounts Assistant examination to take precautionary measures amid the possibility of weather-related disruptions in far-flung areas of the district.
Candidates from Bandipora and Gurez scheduled to appear in the OMR-based written examination for the post of Accounts Assistant in the Finance Department on November 15, 2026, have been advised to plan their journeys well in advance and reach nearby stations or locations sufficiently ahead of the examination date to avoid difficulties caused by possible road closures.
Tourists currently staying in Gurez have been asked to arrange their departure immediately in consultation with the District Control Room.
The administration has also advised expectant mothers living in upper reaches, whose expected dates of delivery fall within the next month, to shift to nearby hospitals to ensure timely access to medical care.
The general public has been urged to avoid unnecessary travel towards Gurez and higher reaches and refrain from organising or attending social gatherings in these areas.
For assistance and further information, people can contact the District Control Room, Bandipora, at 7006526985, 7006630771 or 7006328689.
