Deputy Commissioner (DC) Murree Agha Zaheer Abbas Tuesday said that because of the snowfall prediction, the Punjab caretaker government with the coordination of the Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a travel advisory for tourists and prepared a comprehensive plan to tackle visitors by establishing 13 facilitation centers.
Talking to a private news channel, he assured that all final arrangements and essential items such as petrol and meals have been arranged for tourists at these centers, underscoring the commitment to ensuring the well-being of visitors during their snowfall experience.
The vehicles entering the city were being monitored through digital counting and will limit excessive vehicles moving towards the express highway to Murree, he added.
He further said that the website is also updated for tourists and they would be able to get the latest information about the weather, traffic conditions at various intersections, hotels, and other necessary updates before coming to Murree.
Replying to a query about Parking space, he said that the Punjab government with the coordination of Private hotel associations has arranged free-of-cost parking spaces for visitors, adding, that more other parking spaces were also being identified in Murree and adjoining areas.
To another question about the Car maintenance awareness drive, he urged tourists to contact the traffic police for immediate assistance in case of any traffic-related challenges or emergencies, adding, that the visitors are advised to come in warm clothes, maintain capacity vehicles with full fuel tanks, and avoid unnecessary travel.
Travelers should also keep all important food items with them while traveling to Murree, he added.
He requested the tourists to follow the advisory to avoid any kind of inconvenience or incident to have safe tourism as the rush of tourists increases due to winter vacations and snow predictions in the coming days.
He further said that travelers turn on their emergency lights and other lights of their cars, as well, and try to put strong metal Tyres.