Bandipora, November 10: Tourists visiting the picturesque Gurez Valley in north Kashmir's Bandipora district have been advised to leave the area by November 10 in view of the forecast of heavy snowfall and the possibility of disruption to road connectivity.

Bandipora Police have issued a travel advisory urging visitors to arrange their return journeys without delay and refrain from undertaking fresh trips to the valley as adverse weather conditions are expected to affect the region from November 11.

The advisory cautions that heavy snowfall could lead to road blockages, potentially disrupting transportation and leaving tourists stranded in the remote valley.

Police have also urged students appearing in examinations, patients requiring regular medical attention, people attending scheduled weddings and other important events, and individuals having time-bound official commitments outside the subdivision to plan their travel accordingly.

Visitors have been advised to complete their journeys well in advance, preferably during daylight hours, and avoid unnecessary movement amid the anticipated weather conditions.

The police have further asked tourists and residents to remain in contact with local police personnel and the administration for timely updates regarding road conditions, weather developments and official travel advisories.

The precautionary measures have been issued to prevent travel-related difficulties and ensure the safety of visitors and residents as snowfall threatens connectivity in the Gurez Valley.