Our Correspondents
Abbottabad/Murree
Spokesman Meteoroligical Department (PMD) Dr Khalid Malik on Saturday said Murree had so far received 6 inches snowfall during the current spell. Talking to media, a large number of tourists thronged to the hill point to enjoy snowfall and the chilled weather.
He advised people to check road situation before planning their recreational trip and avoid any inconvenience due to any blockage. He informed that after this rain/snowfall spell, mercury would also drop further warning people to get ready for intense cold in the coming days. Snowfall with rain occurred in Nathiagali, Ayubia, Galiyat and its adjoining areas, he added.
A large number of tourists Saturday from various places of the country rushed Galyat to enjoy live snowfall which was continued on the second consecutive day. Galyat and Thandyani have received 1.75 snow during the third spell of current winter snowfall which has increased the attraction of Galyat for tourists. The other tourist spots including Kaghan, Naran, and Shugran have received more than 4 feet of snow during the last two days which stuck life in the upper Mansehra district and most roads were blocked.
According to the Meteorological department weather forecast for the upper parts of the Hazara division, the current spell of snowfall and rain would be ended late at night. Tourists including male, female and children enjoyed live snowfall in Galyat, stalls of winter cuisine including hot coffee, Chappal Kabab, fish, soup, Pakora and Smaosa were also decorated and packed with tourists.
In Galyat although snow clearing machinery of GDA, KP Highways Authority and C&W are busy to clear the main Murree road but still traffic jam is a huge problem for both tourists and locals.
