Tourists flock to Murree to enjoy season's first snowfall.

RAWALPINDI -- Murree on Monday received the first snowfall of the winter season while the weather turned cold after heavy rainfall in different areas of twin cities of Rawalpindi and islamabad. A large number of tourists thronged Murree to enjoy snowfall. People also rushed to markets to buy warm clothes. Use of dry fruits, coffee, chicken soup and other winter dishes increased. Zero gas pressure irked many residents in Murree, Rawalpindi and islamabad. in some areas, iESCO also suspended electricity supply. Traffic jams occurred on almost all the major roads with wardens and islamabad Capital Police making efforts to smooth the flow of vehicles. Following the orders of the police high-ups, extra force of traffic wardens was deputed in the hill station to facilitate the tourists. According to details, the famous hill station Murree received the first snowfall of the winter season. Temperature in Murree dropped. in all far-flung areas and villages of Murree, the gas pressure was reportedly zero whereas electricity suspension caused immense troubles for residents during rain and snowfall. Many roads were closed for traffic due to snowfall. The Punjab Highway Department also deputed staff in the areas to tackle any emergency. it was expected that after more snow during the current week which has been forecasted by the meteorological department, temperatures would decrease further. Most of the tourists travelled to Murree to enjoy snowfall. Maximum hotels of hill station witnessed a great rush of guests. On the other hand, the local wood sellers and LPG dealers have reportedly increased the prices of the commodities creating troubles for people of Murree. The residents appealed to the district government to take action against the profiteers. They also urged the prime minister of Pakistan to take notice of gas and electricity load shedding in the hill station during winter. The City Traffic Police Rawalpindi issued an advisory for vehicle owners engaged in driving during rain and snowfall. According to CTP, the tourists should travel to Murree in a mechanically fit vehicle with wipers and lights in working condition. 'The drivers should drive slowly during rain and have dangerous turns ahead in hilly areas,' the police advised. The police also asked the drivers not to violate one-way traffic rule and not park their vehicles...