Snowfall closes Lowari Tunnel
CHITRAL, Dec 29: Lowari Tunnel has been closed down for all types of vehicles due to continuous snowfall in Chitral, since Friday night. Freezing temperature has gripped the scenic district and traffic remained suspended in Torkahu, Mastooj, Morkaho, Garam Chashma and Kalash areas of Chitral. Lowari Tunnel was closed for vehicles as three feet snow was recorded around the tunnel. It was reported that army engineers have started removing the snow from around the tunnel. People were confined to their houses due to the snowfall. As the demand for firewood and fuel increased, the prices have soared manifold.–APP]]>