Eight upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa declared sensitive for winter
The provincial authority expects above-normal rain and snowfall, and heavy snow may close roads in the upper districts this winter.
Eight upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been declared sensitive for the winter season, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority said on Saturday.
The authority's director general said rain and snowfall are likely to be above normal in the upper districts this winter, and heavy snow could close roads there.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority, known as PDMA, is active in preparing for possible emergencies during the season and has drawn up a comprehensive winter safety plan.
Advance arrangements for relief operations in areas affected by rain have been completed, the director general said.
He added that the safety of residents and timely delivery of aid will be ensured during the winter months.
All relevant institutions have also been directed to remain ready in view of the winter conditions, he said.
The upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa lie in the mountainous north of the province, where heavy snowfall in past winters has blocked roads and cut off some communities until crews could clear them.
PDMA is the provincial body that coordinates disaster preparedness and relief in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, working with other government agencies when emergencies arise.
The warning means residents and travellers in the upper districts should prepare for possible road closures and heavy snow over the coming months.
