RAWALPINDI: As Murree continues to receive heavy snowfall, City Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for tourists urging them to avoid traveling at night under any circumstances.

A spokesman for the City Traffic Police Murree issued the advisory on Monday night, in which people were asked to avoid traveling at night during snowfall. It further advised people to travel in a fully equipped four-wheel drive vehicle with a full fuel tank.

The advisory said that a chain should be tied around tyres in case the vehicle slipped during snowfall.

The spokesperson further said that in case travelers used heater of the vehicle due to the cold weather, windows should be left slightly open.

He said while using a heater in a vehicle and in case the silencer gets blocked with snow, carbon monoxide gas is produced which is harmful to health.

Citizens are therefore requested not to spend the night in their vehicles if they get stuck due to slippery conditions, the spokesperson said, warning people against parking their vehicles on the road during snowfall.

He urged visitors to follow instructions of traffic wardens standing at various points, saying that they played an important role in making people’s life safe and their journey easy.

The spokesperson said in case of traffic issues in Murree, people were advised to contact the traffic control room.

Published in Dawn, March 4th, 2025