The winter snow season in Murree officially begins from December 15, 2024, to March 15, 2025. During this time, a “rain and snow emergency” will be in effect to ensure safety and smooth operations.
The tourist influx is expected to begin on December 24, coinciding with the start of winter vacations. To prepare, Rawalpindi Commissioner Aamir Khattak has ordered all safety and security arrangements to be finalized by December 10.
Murree Deputy Commissioner Agha Zaheer Shirazi has requested 100 additional volunteers and a budget of Rs17 million for operational needs.
Nineteen facility centers will be set up at key locations, including the Motorway Toll Plaza and GT Road Toll Plaza, to guide tourists and manage vehicle entries. Once Murree reaches its capacity, excess vehicles will be redirected. These centers will be staffed 24/7, and equipped with raincoats, heaters, mobile phones, and other essentials.
Traffic management will involve deploying 50 additional officers, while coordination with the National Highway Authority and the Punjab Disaster Management Authority will ensure road safety. Hourly weather updates will be provided once snowfall begins.
Tourists are advised to travel with essentials like tire chains, blankets, and dry food. To curb overcharging, hotel rents, transport fares, and food prices have been regulated under Section 144. Ten price control magistrates will oversee compliance during the snow season.
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