NDMA issues travelling guidelines for tourists aiming to visit popular destinations.

Expecting a large number of tourists to popular destinations including Murree, Galiyat, Abbottabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, Naran, Kaghan and other northern areas, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday issued precautionary measures for the travellers to avoid any tragic incident.

The travelling guidelines have advised tourists to check the weather forecasts, websites and social media handlers of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), NDMA and respective region-specific alerts as their safety measures.

The advisory has suggested that visitors should check the road situation of the intended route from the helpline and websites of National Highways and Motorway police. The advisory recommended that travellers should properly maintain the vehicle, carry anti-skid chains and keep fluid for the radiator during journey.

Tourists have been advised to ensure the availability of accommodation and carry the necessary medicines, warm clothing for extreme weather, and food items for...