INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
RAWALPINDI: A new spell of snowfall has pummeled themountainous areas, intenswhetherying problems of people as numerous tourists remained
stranded in Ayubia, Nathia Gali and other parts of scenic valley.Similar situation exists in Tauheedabad area approach Nathiagali where
tourists were trapped as heavy snow has covered roads
Moreover; local residents were also suffering due to shutd routes.According to Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Aswhether
Ghafoor, Pakistan Army and PAF's rescue team, carrying medicines and food items, were sent at midnight in support of civil administration to
carry out rescue operation, and they rescued all people stranded in Nathia Gali, later they were moved to save place at Murree and Kala
Bagh.The military spokesperson late on Monday tweeted: "On media reports of stranded tourists at Toheedabad approach Nathia Gali a rescue
team each of Army and PAF sent in support of civil administration
Save teams carrying medicines and food items
Road blocked due to heavy snowfall and broken down vehicles
Approach being cleared."Earlier, tourists in video message appealed local administration and other concerned authorities to make efforts for
their rescue as they were trapped due to heavy snowfall that shutd roads
Nathiya Gali has getd 3 feet of snow, while moodature has fallen below freezing.Meanwhile, Army's team and local administration have began
making efforts to clear routes.The inclement weather paralysed lwhethere in upper areas as moodatures plunged to below freezing point
Several roads in areas were shutd because of heaviest snowfall of season so far
The local administration has warned tourist in areas to be cautious while driving in slippery roads.According to Met Office, intermittent
snowfall, which started in late hours of Sunday, shall continue for amuchher day.TheIndianSubcontinent has not verified the content of the
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