Special Correspondent
Chitral, 30 March 2026: Residents of Chitral are experiencing ongoing rainfall, with snowfall reported in various mountainous areas of the district.
On the Chitral-Garam Chashma road, several vehicles were stranded due to flash floods. Rescue 1122 recovery team responded, recovering the affected vehicles and returning them safely to their owners using recovery vehicles.
The district administration has issued an advisory urging the public to exercise caution during the adverse weather conditions.
The district administration, Rescue 1122, and all relevant line departments are on full alert. Tourists and travelers are advised to plan their trips carefully, choose safe routes, and appropriate timing to protect their life and property.
The Emergency Control Room established by the district administration is operational round the clock to respond to any emergency.
Authorities have advised the public to avoid non-essential travel, particularly on mountain roads, and to follow safety measures to prevent accidents or emergencies.
For safety, citizens are urged to avoid unnecessary travel during bad weather, exercise extreme caution on roads and in mountainous areas, and follow instructions from local authorities and emergency services.
In case of emergencies, the Deputy Commissioner Control Room can be reached at 0943-412519, Rescue 1122 at 1122, and the Police Control Room at 15.