Posted on 01/08/2022 8:37:19 AM PST by BenLurkin
As many as 1,000 vehicles became stranded as would-be tourists reportedly rushed to view the winter snowfall in the hilltop town of Murree.
A policeman, his wife and their six children, as well as another family-of-five, are among the dead, according to local emergency services Rescue 1122.
The military is attempting to clear roads and rescue those still trapped.
Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid said the crisis had been caused by the number of people travelling to the area, north of the capital Islamabad. More than 100,000 cars had arrived in the colonial-era town in recent days, with social media in Pakistan flooded with pictures of people enjoying the snow.
But by Friday, local media reported that tourists were getting stranded. On Saturday, the heavy snow and increase in vehicles prompted authorities to declare the region a disaster zone.
Locals have provided blankest and food to the trapped, while those who could make it up to the town - which sits at 2,300 metres (7,500 feet) above sea level - have been given shelter in government and school buildings.
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So being trapped in the snow and dying is not only a first world problem?
There is no shortage of stupid people
Anyone blame Youngkin yet?
Was Pakistan worried about their Glaciers melting from Global Warming ? LOL
Post of the day day.
I came here just to say that. GMTA.
These guys could pickup the van and carry it
You can’t fix stupid.
This is probably Youngkins fault too
And Trumps
Dang
I should know to read all the comments before I post
Translation: Enjoy the winter paradise. Seven snow bunny virgins for every Imam.
Too much global warming again...
Do they know about Winter Clothes ?
Good thinking to leave your lights on, nobody can run into you that way.
Not storm frida again? Prayers up for these folks.
When my dad’s family moved to a new house during the winter of 1936, he had to walk the milk cow down the road, in a snowstorm. He said he didn’t have a cap, but a neighbor saw him struggling and gave him one.
Too many today live in a cocoon of safety, and simply don’t have a clue how to survive without daddy sugar telling them to dress warm.
I live in western NY and you can ask the same for here. I’ve seen people in the grocery store wearing shorts and sweatshirts when the temp is less than 20 degrees.
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