Thandyani, Nathiagali and Ayubia receive three feet snow

ABBOTTABAD: Continuous heavy snowfall in the hilly areas of Hazara division Monday brought the temperatures below zero while main Murree road and all other connecting roads in Galyat were blocked owing to heavy snowfall.

Thandyani, Nathiagali, and Ayubia received more than three feet snow during the continuous spell where a large number of tourists were also trapped.

Abbottabad city and surrounding hills also received four inches snow as reported by Met Office.

Soon after the snowfall and heavy rain in Abbottabad city pressure of gas decreased and people were burning wood for cooking purpose.

Circle Galyat and Circle Bakot have been disconnected from rest of the district Abbottabad, KP Highways department, Galyat Development Authority (GDA) contractor and C&W failed to clear the main Muree road.

According to GDA officials, the heavy machinery would start road cleaning operation as the snowfall stops in Galyat.