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Eight upper districts of KP declared vulnerable during winter
Eight upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been declared vulnerable during the winter as above-normal rainfall and snowfall are expected.
These districts include Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Buner, Swat, Upper Kohistan and Lower Kohistan. The head of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said upstream areas are likely to see more than normal rainfall and snowfall this winter, raising fears that heavy snowfall could lead to road closures.
PDMA takes measures to respond to potential emergencies and has a comprehensive winter emergency plan. The General Director said that a preliminary agreement on rescue operations in areas that may be affected by snowfall has been completed.
He added that the relevant departments have been instructed to carry out preparatory work to ensure public safety and provide timely assistance during the winter period.