CHITRAL: Engineers of the Pakistan Army reopened the Lowari Tunnel on Thursday, which had been closed following heavy rain and snowfall. The Dir-Chitral Road and Lowari Pass were blocked last week, leaving passengers stranded.
According to the officials of the Peshawar Metrological Department, four feet of snow had blocked roads making it impossible for drivers to reach Peshawar and other areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Heavy machinery was transported from both sides of the tunnel to help the traffic run smoothly.
The administration officials at the tunnel have requested passengers and drivers to strictly follow all security measures.
Meanwhile, various parts of the Chitral District including Garam Chashma, Kalash valley were also reopened for light traffic.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 8th, 2013.
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