As a long weekend beckons, Murree witnesses a substantial influx of tourists eager to revel in the snowfall. In response to the overwhelming numbers, authorities decide to restrict tourist entry at the seventeen-mile point.
DC Islamabad, Irfan Memon, attributes the measure to the surge in visitors.
With tourist numbers escalating due to snowfall in Malika Kohsar Murree, a special advisory is issued.
Chief Traffic Officer Taimur Khan emphasizes the distribution of informational pamphlets, urging tourists to equip vehicles with tire chains, carry extra warm clothing, and avoid fully closing car windows to prevent carbon monoxide accumulation.
Amidst forecasts predicting thunderstorms and increased snowfall in Murree and Galiyat, caution is extended to areas like Jhal Magsi, Loralai, and Qila Saifullah, anticipating rain and snow.
Notably, the advisory reflects on the tragic incident of 2022 when heavy snowfall claimed the lives of 22 individuals in Murree, underscoring the perils associated with extreme weather conditions in mountainous tourist destinations during winter
