PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - Eight upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been declared vulnerable during the winter season amid forecasts of above-normal rainfall and snowfall.
The districts include Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Buner, Swat, Upper Kohistan and Lower Kohistan.
According to the director general of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the upper districts are likely to receive more rainfall and snowfall than usual this winter, raising concerns over possible road closures due to heavy snowfall.
The PDMA is taking measures to deal with potential emergencies and has prepared a comprehensive winter contingency plan.
The director general said advance arrangements had been completed for relief operations in areas likely to be affected by snowfall.
He added that all relevant departments had been directed to remain prepared to ensure public safety and provide timely assistance during the winter season.