In the charming hill station of Murree, ongoing monsoon rains have caused a large landslide on Salgran GT Road, injuring Deputy Commissioner Agha Zaheer Abbas and seriously damaging the area.
Heavy downpour caused a significant section of the GT Road near Salgran to be washed away, according to the district administration. As a result, authorities promptly closed the road to all traffic. Until further notice, commuters and visitors are encouraged to use the alternate Murree Expressway.
During the site inspection, Murree DC was hurt.
In a stunning turn of events, another rockfall happened on Thursday as Deputy Commissioner Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi and Murree DPO Asif Amin Awan were visiting the landslide site. The deputy commissioner suffered a fractured foot after being struck by a huge stone.
Luckily, the DPO’s car barely avoided being struck by falling stones.
For treatment, the Murree DC was moved right away to the THQ Hospital. His status is stable, according to officials.
Rainfall and relief activities
In the last 24 hours, the Murree region has received 41 mm of rainfall, which has caused numerous landslide events and traffic obstructions. All relevant departments and emergency teams are on high alert and actively participating in relief efforts in the impacted areas under Deputy Commissioner Abbas’s directives.
Teams from the district administration and other pertinent organizations are working nonstop to remove trash and maintain public safety.
Advice for Travelers
- Authorities have advised visitors and locals to:
- Prior to making travel plans to Murree, keep abreast of the weather forecasts.
- Steer clear of needless travel during the current period of intense rain.
- Until GT Road is completely fixed and reopened, take the Murree Expressway as a detour.
The GT Road will stay blocked until the rain stops and the repair and clearance work is finished, according to officials.
