A massive search operation has been launched by the Army and police to trace the missing people. On Thursday, a warning was issued in nine districts of Kashmir for the avalanche-prone areas of Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kargil and Leh districts. The region has been been witnessing heavy snowfall for the last last few weeks