The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Punjab on Saturday alerted all relevant departments in Murree, Galiyat, and surrounding areas amid the likely heavy snowfall in the regions on February 18 and 19.

The tourists were also advised to adopt precautionary measures owing to the chances of stormy rain and snowfall in Murree, Galiyat, and surrounding areas.

A spokesperson for the PDMA said that the chance of snowfall on Sunday will be up to 70% while there is a 75% chance of rain and snow on Monday, February 19 as well.

The spokesperson went on to add that weather conditions will remain uncertain from February 17 to 22.

The tourists visiting Murree were advised to adopt all possible precautionary measures and plan their programme keeping in mind the weather conditions.

According to the spokesperson, the Director General of PDMA, Imran Qureshi had directed the Murree administration to remain on high alert.

The administration in Murree was ready to deal with any kind of situation, he said, adding that the departments concerned were using every possible forum to provide information to the tourists.

He urged the tourists to check the vehicles thoroughly before leaving for the journey, saying that they should keep the necessary items given the snowfall.

According to a Murree district administration spokesman, the Met Office had forecasted rain and snowfall for Murree on Sunday and Monday.

The tourists were urged to get weather updates before visiting Murree, he said, adding that tire chains must be used in snowy areas.

He informed that 13 tourist facilitation centres had been established at various places to help and guide the tourists.