Lowari tunnel closed due to snowfall, stranded tourists rescued by Pakiatan Army
Due to heavy snowfall in and around Upper Dir, various communication roads and the main road leading to Lowari Tunnel have been closed.
The district administration and Pakistan Army have started work on an emergency basis under immediate measures.
The district administration and Pakistan Army have brought 148 stranded passengers to a safe place, snow is being removed from all the roads by deploying heavy machinery.
A large number of stranded passengers are being rescued by Pakistan Army at Lowari Tunnel.
Apart from this, considering the safety measures, due to heavy snowfall, the administration stopped the traffic towards Chitral.
However , the district administration and Pakistan Army are providing food and blankets to the passengers.