The season of winter snow in Murree has the official date of commencement from December 15, 2024, to March 15, 2025. For that period, a rain and snow emergency declaration would be made for the safe conduct of operations.
The influx of tourists shall start by December 24, coinciding with the onset of winter vacations. So, the Rawalpindi Commissioner, Aamir Khattak, issued orders so that all safety and security measures will be completed by December 10.
Murree’s Deputy Commissioner, Agha Zaheer Shirazi, requested 100 additional volunteers and a budget of Rs 17 million for operational needs.
Nineteen such facility centers would be established at key places such as the Motorway Toll Plaza and GT Road Toll Plaza to guide tourists and control vehicle entries. After a particular limit is reached at Murree, the remaining vehicles will take another path. They would function in 24 hours, equipped with raincoats, heaters, mobile phones, and other essentials.
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For traffic management, another 50 officers would be deployed to ensure road safety through cooperation with the National Highway Authority and the Punjab Disaster Management Authority. Hourly weather updates will be done as soon as snowfall starts.
It is advised to tourists to travel with essentials like tire chains, blankets, and dry food. To end overcharging, hotel rents, transport fares, and food prices are defined under Section 144. Ten price control magistrates will monitor compliance during the snow season.