Heavy snowfall forecast for Murree

Authority has warned of potential threat of landslides vicinity

RAWALPINDI:

The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain and snowfall in Murree from Wednesday (tomorrow) till March 18. In response, the district administration has re-implemented the snow and rain emergence.

All relevant institutions are on high alert during this period. Leaves of the drivers of snow removal vehicles have been cancelled, with instructions to stay in Murree throughout the emergency.

The authority has warned of the potential threat of landslides in the Murree vicinity and asked the residents in vulnerable areas to exercise caution. Moreover, transporters have been advised to drive carefully.

Convenience centres for citizens in Murree will remain open 24 hours during this emergency period to ensure support and assistance.

In response to the forecast, Commissioner Rawalpindi Amir Khattak and Deputy Commissioner Murree Zaheer Abbas Shirazi have re-enacted the state of emergency in Murree. Traffic police have been instructed to restrict the movement of vehicles into Murree once the snowstorm starts.

Emergency rescue points are being set up in landslide-prone areas, and an immediate operation to clear snow from roads will be launched.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 12^th, 2024.