ISLAMABAD
Heavy snow and rain that have been lashing different parts of Azad Kashmir have brought to a grinding halt the communication system and other daily activities in these areas.
The upper areas of district Jehlum Valley in AJK including Leepa, Khilana Valley, Pando Sidhan, Sena Daman, and Mohra Sadiq are receiving heavy snowfall while the lower areas have been pounded by rain for the last two days.
These areas are in the grip of extreme cold and dense fog due to sleet and snow. All the link roads in the snow-hit areas have been closed while the main highway is open for traffic. The main road from Muzaffarabad to Chikothi is open. While main roads in Leepa Chikothi Khilana Valley have also been restored for traffic.
Approximately more than 1 ft snow has been fallen on the mountains of Leepa Valley since yesterday. Every inch in the valley has been covered in white. People are facing numerous difficulties owing to the frigid conditions.
According to National Highway Authority spokesperson, main roads in Leepa Moji, Reshian, Hatian Bala, Lamnian and Sher Gali have been closed for traffic. The Metrological office has predicted that the snowfall will continue to hit Leepa Valley for another 12 hours.
The everyday life has come to a standstill in AJK Bagh after the area has been barreled by snow and continuous rain. The main roads leading to Sidhan Gali, Ganga Choti, Lisdina, Chitra Topi, and Naiza Gali have been closed due to snow. People prefer to stay indoors in view of extreme cold weather. People’s problems have also been multiplied as there is no electricity in the area due to snow and rain.
The National Highway Authority has said that the roads restoration work will be started once the snow and rains come to an end.
