Tourists relieved as blocked routes cleared in Galiyat
The tourists were stuck in Ayubia, Nathiagali, Donga Gali and Changla for several days.
GALIYAT (Dunya News) - The blocked routes in Galiyat due to heavy snowfall were cleared on Thursday after a span of four days.
A tractor clears snow from a road in Galiyat.
The tourists were stuck in Ayubia, Nathiagali, Donga Gali and Changla for several days following which Punjab Highway came into action and sent modern machinery to the areas on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Mountainous areas from Galiyat to Gilgit-Baltistan have witnessed a fresh spell of snowfall.
The tourists were relieved and took a sigh of relief as they were able to move forward. An unusual number of people paved way towards Galiyat once the closed routes were opened.
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Tourists take photos and prepare barbecue.
A shallow westerly wave is still affecting extreme northern parts of the country. Continental air is prevailing over most plain parts of the country.
In the next 24 hours, mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. Light rain (light snow over the hills) is expected at few places in Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir.
Today’s Lowest Minimum Temperatures
Parachinar -05°C, Kalam, Astore, Malamjabba -03°C, Rawalakot, Skardu -02°C
