Murree Administration Gears Up for Snowfall Season

News Desk 

Rawalpindi: In view of the upcoming snowfall season, Additional Deputy Commissioner General (ADCG) Murree Kamran Sagheer and City Traffic Officer (CTO) Wasim Akhtar on Saturday visited the Lower Topa and Kali Mitti areas to review administrative preparations and finalize the winter traffic management plan.

Officials from relevant departments accompanied them during the visit. The team inspected arrangements for emergency handling, the readiness of rescue services, traffic management systems, parking facilities, and the overall condition of roads.

ADCG Kamran Sagheer directed the on-ground staff to complete all necessary measures to ensure the safety and convenience of citizens and tourists during the winter season. He said that the protection and facilitation of visitors to Murree remain the administration’s top priority.

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He stressed the need for strong coordination among Rescue 1122, Highway, Police, and district administration teams to ensure timely responses in case of any emergency. He further instructed that facilitation centres be made fully operational without delay, necessary machinery and staff remain on standby, and resources be ensured to keep roads open during snowfall.

CTO Wasim Akhtar said the traffic police had finalized a comprehensive winter traffic management plan, which would be implemented effectively. He added that additional personnel would be deployed at busy locations, parking areas were being improved, and special teams would provide information and assistance to the public.

He urged citizens to follow traffic rules, ensure their vehicles are well-maintained, and avoid unnecessary travel during snowfall to prevent road blockages and inconvenience.

ADCG Kamran Sagheer also directed all departmental officers to hold a review meeting within the next few weeks to ensure that all preparations are completed before the start of the snowfall season.