Punjab Govt Imposes Emergency In Murree Due To Heavy Snowfall

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Punjab govt imposes emergency in Murree due to heavy snowfall

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has also provided helicopter for rescue activities and ordered to provide the tourists with necessary relief items including food.

LAHORE: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-January 8th, 2022) Punjab government has declared Murree a calamity hit area in view of the situation arising there because of heavy snowfall.

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar announced to impose emergency in Murree.

In view of the situation emergency has been declared in all the important departments including police, administration, rescue 1122 and hospitals.

Usman Buzdar said that evacuating the stranded tourists is our top priority. He said that rest houses and other public sector places have been opened in Murree and adjoining areas. He said the tourists are being provided with necessary relief items including food items.

The Punjab Chief Minister has also given his helicopter for rescue activities.

Fida Hussnain

Fida Hussnain is a lahore based journalist. He writes on politics, religion, social issues and climate change. He is also a research fellow at University of Gujrat.