Authorities have announced a three-day closure of schools due to heavy snowfall in Galyat and five districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.Â
According to a notification from the Education Department, all educational institutions will remain closed from March 4 to March 6, 2025. Similarly, schools across five districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, will also be shut down as blizzard conditions continue. The decision aims to ensure student safety, as persistent snowfall and freezing temperatures have made travel extremely hazardous.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and local administration are actively working to clear blocked roads and restore normalcy in affected areas.
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Intermittent snowfall and rain continue to impact the mountainous regions of Galyat and surrounding areas, including Murree. Additionally, power supply has been disrupted in Nathia Gali, Ayubia, Thandiani, and Changla Gali.
Shahrukh Ali, Director General of the Galyat Development Authority, confirmed that relief operations are underway to mitigate the impact of the severe weather conditions.
