Traffic Police Murree Issues Advisory for Tourists Amid Heavy Rains

News Desk

Rawalpindi: The Murree Traffic Police have issued a special advisory for tourists in light of continuous heavy rains and the heightened risk of landslides in the hill station.

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Murree, Waseem Akhtar, urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Murree during the prevailing weather conditions. He cautioned that heavy rainfall could trigger landslides and advised motorists to drive cautiously on slippery mountain roads.

The advisory directed drivers to use fog lights and double indicators in conditions of heavy rain and fog. Tourists were also asked to fully cooperate with traffic personnel deployed at diversion points in the event of road closures caused by landslides.

For assistance during emergencies, citizens can contact the Murree Traffic Control Room at 051-9269200.

According to a spokesperson, CTO Waseem Akhtar and DSP Traffic Murree are personally supervising traffic arrangements in the field to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of tourists.