Tourists stranded at Murree amid snowfall

ISLAMABAD: Following significant snowfall and road closures, authorities in Murree, temporarily banned additional visitors. There was an excessive number of people visiting the Murree and Galyat region during the recent snowfall, which caused heavy traffic. Thousands of people descended on the mountain resort city in the Galyat region to enjoy the snowfall, bringing the area to a complete halt.

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Thousands of cars were approaching the area, according to the administration, despite the fact that Murree and other areas are heavily snow-covered. Visitors were left trapped in well-known tourist locations due to heavy snowfall; in the last 24 hours, the hill station received more than 10 inches of snow.

Vehicles stuck in heavy traffic due to slick roads caused long lines of cars to form on the Murree Expressway. The local government and the Highway Authority are having difficulty shoveling snow off the highways. Amidst the unprecedented influx of tourists, hotel costs surged, making it difficult for individuals to secure rooms at reasonable rates.

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Visitors have been advised to exercise caution as there is a possibility of landslides in the upper regions caused by precipitation and snowfall. Snowfall is predicted to continue sporadically in the upper regions, and snow and thundershowers are also predicted for Kashmir and GB, according to the Met Office. There are also some areas where heavy rain or snow is predicted at this time on Thursday.